Any Other Source of Dietary Trans-fatty Acids?
The major source of dietary TFA is Industrial i.e. partial hydrogenation of vegetable/fish oils
- Small amounts of trans-fatty acids do occur naturally in animal fat e.g.
Meat of ruminant animals (like cattle, sheep, goats)
Milk of ruminants and dairy products from such milk
These account for a very small percent (2-5%) of animal fat.
Some researchers claim animal origin TFA to be even beneficial.
Moderate intake of animal fat doesn’t seem to be harmful.
- When the oil used for deep frying is heated over and over, partial hydrogenation of PUFA (Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids) takes place, resulting in formation of trans-fats
Is there any other source of dietary TFAs?
How to Limit the Intake of Industrial Trans-Fat?
Some Common Foods Containing Trans Fats:
Trans fats in Indian food