Let’s Set the Record Straight About Fries and Trans Fat

The December issue’s News column in Food Technology included a story about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent proposal to limit the use of partially hydrogenated oils, the source of artificial trans fats in food. It is disappointing that the accompanying photo showed French fried potatoes, which implies they are a major source of trans fats. This does not reflect current science or facts about the fatty acid profile of French fried potatoes.

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