New margarines and trans fatty acids

[Guest guest]

New margarines and trans fatty acids

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Q. Can you please explain how Benecol and similar new margarine

products allegedly have no trans fatty acids in them yet still

contain (partially) hydrogenated fats (according to their ingredient

lists)? I thought all products containing hydrogenated fats had TFAs

in them.

 

 

A. The USDA allows a food manufacturer to claim " zero " trans fats

if the actual percentage of trans fats per serving is 0.5 grams or

less. It's like being pregnant -- either you are or you're not.

Obviously, the USDA with a straight face allows food manufacturers

to lie.

[Guest guest]

Even worse, they are advertising that these new margarines, such at Take Control

and Benecal are GOOD for you. How in the world can partially hydrogenated oil

be good for you?

Julie