trans-fats
Artery-clogging lipids
Trans-fats are a type of unsaturated fat created when liquid oils are chemically hardened through hydrogenation.
Found in margarine, shortening, and many processed foods, trans-fats extend shelf life but raise harmful cholesterol levels.
Health concerns have led to widespread bans and reformulations: The label says zero trans-fats.
Also written trans fats or transfats.
Vegetable oil spread
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- crackersCrispy flat biscuits
- chipsThin fried slices
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
Waxy lipid in blood
- LDLHarmful blood lipid abbreviation
- arteriosclerosisThickened, stiffened vessel walls
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- inflammationProtective tissue response
obesity · diabetes · hypertension · stroke · coronary · lipids · adiposity · triglycerides
Agents binding immiscible liquids
- stabilizersMechanisms ensuring steadiness
- preservativesDecay-preventing substances
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- rancidityDecomposition of fats
Beneficial for cardiovascular function
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- home-cookingFood prepared domestically
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
Official restrictions imposed
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
- FDAU.S. health regulator
- WHOUN health authority
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
margarine
Vegetable oil spread
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- crackersCrispy flat biscuits
- chipsThin fried slices
cookies · doughnuts · fast-food · frosting · shelf-stable
cholesterol
Waxy lipid in blood
- LDLHarmful blood lipid abbreviation
- arteriosclerosisThickened, stiffened vessel walls
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
inflammation · obesity · diabetes · hypertension · stroke · coronary · lipids · adiposity · triglycerides
emulsifiers
Agents binding immiscible liquids
- stabilizersMechanisms ensuring steadiness
- preservativesDecay-preventing substances
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
heart-healthy
Beneficial for cardiovascular function
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- home-cookingFood prepared domestically
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
bans
Official restrictions imposed
trans-fatsomega-3 fatty acids
Essential polyunsaturated dietary lipids
healthy fats · essential fatty acids · monounsaturated fats · polyunsaturated fats · olive oil
trans-fatsbutter
Solid fat from cream
lard · tallow · coconut oil · animal fats · virgin olive oil