Trans fat intake: A silent threat to human health - A review. | [Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences • 2013]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Umair Sattar: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Faqir Muhammad Anjum: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Amir Shahzad: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. Rai Muhammad Amir: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Trans fats are gaining popularity in industrial sector owing to its low cost, potential to increase shelf life of products and contribute suitable features to the food. Presently, trans fats intake is considered as a peril factor for coronary heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and other allied disparities. Vendor foods (snacks, baked products and French fries) are the largest contributor of trans-fats in human’s diet. Consequently it is strongly suggested that trans-fat must be excluded from vendor foods. Vendors should use the high quality frying medium as well as avoid the repeated frying so that trans-fat could be minimized from daily consumed diet.

Page(s): 33-36

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2013

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