Understanding Trans Fatty Acids: "Plant" ≠ Health

Plant creamers, non-dairy creamers, shortenings, vegetable creams... This name may not be familiar to everyone, but these substances, called “hydrogenated oils,” are “raw materials” for sweet and delicious cakes. What about it?

It is understood that hydrogenated oils can produce large amounts of trans fatty acids and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. On November 9, the Ministry of Health, in the National Food Safety Standard Infant Formula Food, stipulated that hydrogenated fats and oils should not be used in foods for infants and young children. The maximum content of trans-fatty acids should be less than 3% of total fatty acids. In addition, in the Food Nutrition Labelling Regulations, the Ministry of Health has explicitly requested the trans fatty acid labeling requirements. At the same time, producers are reminded to control the trans fatty acids produced in the production process.

However, this kind of substance that is being stopped can be seen everywhere in our lives and it can be eaten at any time. How can we “evade” the “siege” of trans-fatty acids?

Status: Trans Fatty Acid "Everywhere"

Trans fatty acid (trans fatty acid), also known as trans fat or inverse fatty acid, is an unsaturated artificial vegetable oil. Margarine and margarine common in life are trans fatty acids. The "hydrotreating" process for making trans fatty acids prevents molecules from being oxidized, turning liquid fats into semi-solid fats for special applications and extending shelf life.

From 2005 to 2009, a survey on the content of food oils and trans fatty acids in China showed that 87% of the sampled foods contained trans-fatty acids. Including all the cheese products; 95% of the "Western fast food", cakes, bread, fried fries and other snacks; about 90% of ice cream and 80% of margarine, 71% of the biscuits.

Transgenic fatty acids are also known to occur in nature. When unsaturated fatty acids are digested by ruminants such as cattle, they are partially hydrogenated in the rumen of animals. Trans fatty acids can be found in the fats of milk, dairy products, beef and mutton, accounting for 2%-9%. Chickens and pigs also absorb trans-fatty acids through feeds, and trans-fatty acids thus enter pork and poultry products.

Expert: "Plant" ≠ ≠ “ “ “ “ "I heard that eating more butter will increase cholesterol, so every time I will buy this plant butter labeled with 100% botanicals." Yesterday, a supermarket dairy counter, one ready to buy The lady of "plant butter" said.

"Actually, 'plants' are not necessarily healthy," Chen Chaogang, director of clinical nutrition at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, told reporters that hydrogenation of vegetable oils can convert unsaturated fatty acids into more stable solid-state trans fatty acids at room temperature. Fatty acids are more harmful to humans than saturated fats.

He pointed out that the total amount of fat needed by the human body is fixed every day. Apart from unsaturated fatty acids and saturated fatty acids, the total amount required per day is limited. Excessive intake of unsaturated fatty acids, such as vegetable cream, tends to cause obesity. Occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.

Chen Chaogang analyzed that the so-called "plant butter" and "margarine," "margarine," "man-made fat," etc. are hydrogenated vegetable oils. "In addition to containing a certain amount of trans-fatty acids, hydrogenated vegetable oils also contain a very large amount of saturated fatty acids. Although it also carries the word 'plant', it contains more saturated fatty acids than lard! "

Weapons: Identification depends on the fact that the trans-fatty acids in food components pose a serious health risk to humans. Is there a way to ensure that people successfully “evade” trans-fatty acids? Chen Chaogang believes that trans fatty acids are mainly used in Western food ingredients. If they can continue the traditional Chinese dietary habits, they can basically avoid excessive intake. "Because the cooking process also makes trans fats from edible oils, it is necessary to reduce the repeated use of fats and get rid of some bad eating habits."

It is understood that the current trans fatty acids are not listed in the current food nutrition label. Are there other ways to determine whether trans fatty acids are included in the product? "The best way is to look at the food ingredients. If a food label uses transformed fat, hydrogenated palm oil, artificial vegetable butter, etc., then this product contains trans fatty acids." Chen Chaogang suggested that the type of food packaging ingredients is generally based on content In descending order, if the above name appears in front of the product, trans fat content can be estimated to be high.

He reminded that the daily intake of trans fatty acids in China's residents is around 0.6g, which is far lower than that in Europe and the United States at a safe level. Therefore, as long as it is not regular consumption of foods containing trans fatty acids with high levels, it is generally not too Worry. "Finally, remember to eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. These foods contain little or no trans-fatty acids and saturated fats."

Common processed foods containing trans fatty acids: pearl milk tea, French fries, potato chips, egg yolk, strawberry pie, most biscuits, instant noodles, puffs, crackers, chocolate, salad dressing, cream cake, butter bread, ice cream, coffee Partner or instant coffee.

The impact of "trans fatty acids" on human health reduces memory -- a recipe for the use of cholesterol, which promotes human memory.

Fat gain - is not easily digested by the body and can easily accumulate in the abdomen, leading to obesity.

Induced coronary heart disease—can lower the level of cholesterol (HDL) that can effectively prevent heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases.

Thrombosis --- will increase the body's blood viscosity and cohesion, easily lead to the formation of thrombosis.

Influencing growth and development—The fetus or infant can passively ingest trans fatty acids through the placenta or breast milk. They are more likely than adults to suffer from essential fatty acid deficiency, affecting growth and development.

Affect male fertility --- will reduce the secretion of male hormones, have a negative impact on the activity of sperm, interrupt the process of sperm reaction in the body.

The absorption of essential fatty acids in adolescents affecting the growth and development period will have adverse effects on the growth and development of the adolescent central nervous system.

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