trans fat ban
Artificial fat restriction
A trans fat ban is a regulation prohibiting or restricting the use of artificial trans fats in food production.
These bans target partially hydrogenated oils, which raise cardiovascular disease risk.
Many cities, states, and countries have enacted such bans, and the U.S.
FDA effectively banned artificial trans fats in 2018: The trans fat ban forced restaurants to reformulate their frying oils.
- hydrogenatedInfused with H₂ gas
- margarineVegetable oil spread
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- CriscoVegetable shortening brand
- cooking oilLiquid fat for cooking
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