Topic: Trans Fats


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    The Skinny on Food and Cholesterol
    08/31/2009 - Fat and cholesterol both have healthy, vital roles within the human body. Fat is not only a dense energy food source, but it also compactly stores energy within the body and is an important component of cell membranes. Cholesterol is a waxy substance used as the initial point in creating estrogen, testosterone and vitamin D. ...
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    Oxycholesterol Hard on the Heart
    08/24/2009 - New research presented at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society reveals that oxycholesterol, another form of cholesterol, may be the most serious cardiovascular health threat of all....
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    Cargill to Shut Down Wichita Hydrogenated Oil Production
    07/20/2009 - WICHITA, Kan.—Cargill will cease hydrogenated oil production at its Wichita, Kan., facility in August 2009. Remaining hydrogenation production will be transitioned to other Cargill facilities. The plant will remain operational and continue to produce salad oils and various blends.  ...
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    WHO Update on Trans Fatty Acids
    05/26/2009 - The World Health Organization (WHO) Scientific Update on Trans Fatty Acids (TFAs) concluded that trans fatty acids should be differentiated according to source. ...
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    Canada OKs GM High Oleic Soybean
    05/18/2009 - DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred received confirmation from Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that its high oleic soybean trait has been approved for cultivation and food and feed use in Canada. ...
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    Digging Into Our Fatty Acid Dilemma
    05/14/2009 - There is general agreement that trans fatty acids should be removed from the food supply to address health concerns, but it is not clear which fats should be used as replacements. ...
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    Trans-free Solutions
    12/30/2008 - These days, formulators shouldn’t simply seek a trans solution, but also should look at potential future product needs....
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    Better Trans-Free Baked Goods
    12/18/2008 - Since the 2003 FDA mandate regarding labeling of trans fats, the industry has made substantial strides in replacing partially hydrogenated oils. Bakers and shortening manufacturers are still learning how trans-fat-free shortenings work as replacements in different applications....
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    Proposed Texas Legislation to Ban Trans
    12/08/2008 - AUSTIN, Texas—Texas State Sen. Eliot Shapleigh (D-El Paso), has filed a bill that proposes a ban on the sale of food that contain trans fats in such foods as shortening and margarine, as well as banning use of trans fats in restaurants.New York City and cities in Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Maryland have voted to ban trans fats in foodservice. California instituted the first statewide ban of...
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    Trans-Fat Linked To Fetal Death
    09/19/2008 - NEW YORK─Trans fat may be linked to an increased risk of fetal death during pregnancy, a new study found. Researchers found a 30 percent fetal loss rate among women with the lowest intake of trans fat and a 52 percent loss among women with the highest intake of trans fat. “As the percent of calories from trans fat increased, so did the risk of having one or more fetal losses,”...
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