Glossary term
trans fat
Definition
When unsaturated plant oils are treated industrially with hydrogen to make them semi-solid, some of the molecules are converted into a form known as ‘trans’. Trans fats are chemically similar to saturated fats.
When unsaturated plant oils are treated industrially with hydrogen to make them semi-solid, some of the molecules are converted into a form known as ‘trans’. Trans fats are chemically similar to saturated fats.