Trans Fats Replacement Solutions

Epidemiological studies have continued to increase awareness of how trans fats impact human nutrition and health. Because of the adverse effects, trans fats labeling regulations were introduced in 2006. Since then, the fats and oils industry and food product manufacturers have researched and implemented a number of novel, practical, and cost-effective solutions for replacing trans fats with alternate products. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the trans fats chemistry, labeling regulations, and trans fat replacement technologies. It also deals with world-wide trends and scenarios in terms of regulations and trans fat replacement solutions. Includes details on how trans fats became a part of our food chain, why they remain a health issue, and what replacement solutions exist Offers in-depth analysis of the structure, properties, and functionality of fats and oils Describes trans fats regulations and scenarios in different geographies around the world

• | Author: Dharma R. Kodali
• | Publisher: Academic Press and AOCS Press
• | Publication Date: Aug 19, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 468 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Health & Fitness
• | ISBN-10: 0128103809
• | ISBN-13: 9780128103807