A Way of Thinking and Suggestion from the Industry World about Trans Fatty Acids

Abstract

At the present condition, the negative aspects trans fatty acids (TFAs) contained in hydrogenated vegetable oils have been strongly pointed out while the positive ones have been forgotten. In this thesis we express the producers' viewpoint about the usefulness of edible processed fats and oils in the aspect of their physical and functional characteristics as material. When discussing the problems related to TFAs it is difficult to reach the right recognition without well understanding the above mentioned both aspects of TFAs and we are afraid that the discussion may go the wrong way if based on the knowledge of the negative aspects only. This thesis also includes the Japan Margarine Shortening & Lard Industries Association opinion.