INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 340 DIETARY SOURCES OF ISOMERIC FATTY ACIDS 340 DIETARY INTAKE OF HYDROGENATED FATS AND FATTY ACID ISOMERS... 341 PHYSIOLOGICAL AND METABOLIC STUDIES 342 Absorption.......................................................................................... 342 Growth. Organ Size,and Longevity...........

Hydrogenation of fat products is used in the food industry to extend their shelf life. Trans fats are the result of partial hydrogenation of unsaturated fat. Trans fats increase low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and decrease high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, thus increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Canadians have one of the highest dietary intake of trans fat in the world. Heal...

This paper studies the nature of price relationships among selected prices of five fats and oils (palm oil, soybean, coconut, fish oils and tallow) to provide empirical evidence as to the competitive structure of the fats and oils market. The fats and oils market is highly competitive and price is shown to be simultaneously discovered by the market with minimum lags and distortions. Statistical...

New types of fat shortening range using vegetable oils and hard fats are proposed. The new proposed products provided high physical chemical properties shortenings. existing methods for the production characterized by certain technological advantages disadvantages. Much attention is paid to expanding traditional non-traditional fats, as well their processing.