Chapter 8, Problem 20RE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the fact that partially hydrogenated vegetable oils are used at an extensive scale in packaged food is to be suggested.

Concept introduction:

Partially hydrogenated fats are also known as trans fats that are formed during the hydrogenation process of a saturated fatty acid.

Trans fats also occur naturally in the gut of certain animals and the food products, like milk and meat, from such animals contain trans fats.