0 a type of fat that is produced by hydrogenation (= when vegetable oil is made into solid fat) and is used in margarine, fried foods, etc.:
Most brands have phased out the use of hydrogenated oils, and are now also trans fat free.
Unlike many margarines and vegetable shortenings, unhydrogenated lard contains no trans fat.
At constant energy intake, triglyceride levels are positively correlated with trans fat intake and strongly inversely correlated with omega-3 intake.
Several large studies indicate a link between consumption of high amounts of trans fat and coronary heart disease and possibly some other diseases.
Products with less than 0.2 grams of trans fat per serving may be labeled as free of trans fats.
A year later, trans fat must not be used as an ingredient in commercial kitchens.
The separately marketed trans fat free version introduced in 2004 was discontinued.
The company does not use trans fat and the product has no cholesterol since it is 100% vegan.
