Nutriente

Grasa trans

Área de investigación consolidada

Un tipo de grasa que se forma sobre todo cuando los aceites líquidos se hidrogenan parcialmente; también aparece de forma natural en pequeñas cantidades en algunas carnes y lácteos.

Datos habituales

Datos habituales: Trans fat is a type of dietary fat; small amounts occur naturally in some meat and dairy, while larger amounts historically came from partially hydrogenated oils used in fried and packaged foods.
Ingesta más alta: Artificial trans fat is commonly discussed in relation to blood cholesterol levels; many food authorities have moved to remove partially hydrogenated oils from the food supply.

Fuente: MedlinePlus