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Trans fat

NutritionFat formed when vegetable oil is partially hydrogenated. Can appear in margarine, shortening and some fried or baked goods.

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Definition

Fat formed when vegetable oil is partially hydrogenated. Can appear in margarine, shortening and some fried or baked goods.

In the body

Raises LDL cholesterol and lowers HDL, increasing cardiovascular risk.

Watch out for

Korean labeling rules allow less than 0.2 g per serving to be printed as 0, so a listed 0 is not always truly zero.

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