date:Oct 08, 2018
definitions. In Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, trans fats are defined as fatty acids with at least one non-conjugated (namely interrupted by at least one methylene group) carbon-carbon double bond in the trans configuration.
Trans fats around the globe
Industrially produced trans fats are contained in hardened vegetable fats, such as margarine and ghee, and are often present in snack, baked and fried foods. Manufacturers often use them as they have a longer shelf-life than other fats. However, h