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Trans- and saturated fats
The harmful effects of some forms of fat on human health have come under the spotlight, and in some states trans-fats are off the menu in restaurants entirely. The manufacturing end of the food industry is on the case, and products are being reformulated along healthier lines.
AMA urges more accurate trans fat labeling
The American Medical Association (AMA) has urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to adopt more accurate labeling of trans and saturated fats, among other public health policies agreed at...
Trans fat switch-out has not caused sat fat surge: Study
Fears that saturated fat content of foods would skyrocket as manufacturers switched out trans fats have proved to be unfounded, according to a new study published in the New England...
Type of carbs influences saturated fat’s heart attack link: Study
People who cut saturated fats while increasing intake of refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta have a higher risk of heart attack, according to a study published in the...
Suppliers face threat of exclusion with new Nestlé palm oil partnership
Nestlé has bolstered its sustainable palm oil commitments by partnering with The Forest Trust (TFT) in a move described as “game-changing” for the industry.
Monsanto gets FDA GRAS for trans-fat free soybeans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter of no objection that Monsanto’s ‘nutritionally improved’ soybeans are generally recognized as safe (GRAS), enabling food makers to test the...
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Foods with artificial trans fats should be considered adulterated
There is a pile of evidence linking artificial trans fats with heart disease, so why is it still in our food? It’s time to get real and recognize that artificial...
Louisville considers alternatives to trans fat ban
The Louisville Metro Council has suggested a rewards system for food manufacturers that stop using trans fats in their products, after a proposed ban in the city failed to attract...
Food addiction: Fat may rewire brain like hard drugs
Over eating may be driven by a same neurobiological mechanism in the brain as drug addition, says a new study from the US that adds clout to the theory ‘food...
Tea seed oil may replace cocoa butter in chocolates
Partial substitution of cocoa butter in confectionery products may be achieved with tea seed oil, a by-product of tea processing, says new research with the potential to help chocolate makers...
Pectin-rich ingredients show fat replacing potential
Using pectin as a fat replacer may produce baked goods with 30 per cent less shortening, while producing a more tender texture, says new research.
FDA cracks down on label claims
FDA chief Margaret Hamburg has pushed forward the agency’s promised crackdown on labeling claims with an open letter to industry, and 17 individual warning letters.
Trans-fat harm may extend to women’s stroke risk: Study
High intakes of trans-fatty acids, an enfant terrible of the food industry, may increase the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women by 30 per cent, says a new study.
No trans fat ban for Louisville – yet
A proposed trans fat ban in Louisville, Kentucky has been rejected in favor of a public education effort, better labeling and a voluntary phase-out – despite a taskforce recommendation for...
Louisville Health Board endorses trans fat ban
The Metro Health Board in Louisville, Kentucky has endorsed plans to bring in a trans-fat ban in the city within 18 months.
Fats of any kind may boost prostate cancer risk: Study
Increased intakes of fats, from saturated to polyunsaturated fats, may increase the risk of prostate cancer, says a new study.
Californian trans fat ban takes effect
California has become the first state to ban the use of trans fat-containing cooking oils, as a law signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2008 came into effect on January 1.
Monsanto asks regulators to approve trans-fat free soy
Monsanto has submitted evidence to the FDA and USDA backing the safety of its Vistive III soybean traits, intended to provide heat stable, trans-fat free cooking oils.
Canada tightens front-of-pack nutrition labeling rules
Canada is updating its front-of-pack nutrition labeling scheme, disqualifying whole food categories, changing the rules for fiber, salt and fat, and introducing criteria for trans fat and sugar.
Changing dietary fats could reduce disease risk: Study
Consuming a diet rich in monounsaturated fats could lower the risk of metabolic syndrome – even without weight loss, says a new study.
Fibre may replace trans-fats for snack formulations
Inulin can replace trans-fatty acids in snack food formulations, turning it into a healthy snack with good consumer acceptance, says a new study from Brazil.
Mintel asks whether sodium could be ‘the next trans fat’
Mintel has suggested that sodium could be the next trans fat as consumers are increasingly looking to low-sodium options and manufacturers are responding by slicing salt from their products.
Soyfoods Council urges industry to explore trans fat alternatives
The Soyfoods Council has issued information to help industry better understand possibilities for substituting trans fats in bakery products with soybean oils and interesterified trans-free shortenings.
Organogels still out of reach for food: Review
Organogels, seen by some as offering great potential as trans fat replacer and nutraceutical delivery systems, may still far from being used in finished products, says a new review.
Unilever cuts trans fats from soft spreads
Unilever has announced that it will cut the trans fats from its soft spreads, while keeping levels of saturated fat below two grams per serving – even though it...
Cargill stops hydrogenated oil production at Wichita plant
Cargill has announced that it will stop producing hydrogenated oil at its plant in Wichita, Kansas as manufacturers have increasingly sought to replace trans fats with healthier fats in...
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