date:Sep 12, 2013
erally the addition of hydrogen to the fat. If this process is done part way so that only some of the double bonds have been saturated, we end up with partially hydrogenated oils, also known as trans fats. Keep an eye out for hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils on the ingredient lists of foods. They're just as bad as, if not worse than, animal fats.
Smoke Points and Flavor: The Heart of the Cooking Oil Search
When purchasing straight plant oils, there are two primary factors