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Hydrogenated oils etc

  • 20-12-2005 06:51PM
    #1
    simu
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    Are food makers obliged to state on their ingredients lists whether the oils etc used in a product have been hydrogenated? Just wondering!

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    ronbyrne2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭ronbyrne2005


    yeah,labels must say hydrogenated vegtable oil.but in fast food outlets etc they dont and these are the worst offenders when it comes to trans fats, a fastfood meal contains around 6 grams of trans fats,theres no safe limit for these and the american medical authorities recomend no more than 2 grams of trans fat a day. i avoid anything with hydrogenated fats but its difficult as it is so pervassive in food products,even my beloved mince pies contain loads!:mad:


  • #3
    simu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,730 ✭✭✭✭simu


    Unfortunately, most people don't seem to be aware of this issue. Only when they are will fast food outlets come under pressure to change their ways. :(

    Guess you'll just have to try homemade mince pies!


  • #4
    ronbyrne2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭ronbyrne2005


    http://www.bantransfats.com/

    and why does everything have so many additives and artificial colors flavors etc in them?? we dont know the long term implications of this stuff.


  • #5
    simu
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    It's cheaper - gives food a longer shelf-life.


  • #6
    ronbyrne2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭ronbyrne2005


    i know the food science bit it was more of a rhetorical question,but why arent there more healthy alternatives?? unless the consumer starts demanding healthier options we wont get alternatives


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  • #7
    simu
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    Yeah, I hear you. I hate the way the whole healthy food thing is so faddy - people get obsessed with avoiding carbs but ignore trans fats. Grr!


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