Worse than Trans Fats?

[bethzaring]

Where did this come from? I have never heard of it, that I remember.

I just read an article about Interesterified fats. Supposed to be a chemically modified fat just like trans fats, only worse. It is fully hydrogenated, and is an alternative to hydrogenation. And I actually saw some in Krogers yesterday, in a brand name peanut butter.

How did this slip into the food market, or have I been under a rock too long?

[ChefJune]

I've never heard of it, either, Beth, and I read EVERY label before I consider buying.

[bethzaring]

I had just read this article yesterday morning and then went shopping, was out of PB and was reading all the labels...and dern it, there it was. It was listed as "fully hydrogenated" something. I avoid "partially hydrogented" fats, and was surprised to see this fake fat in a well known main stream kids peanut butter.

before I lost internet connection, I was googling and found this fake fat has been in use in Europe for 15 years, and they are not complaining??

The article is in Today's Diet and Nutrition, a mag written and reviewed by registered dietitians, a group I respect. The article was sounding an alarm. Said research had shown this fat decreases high-density lipoprotein, the "good" cholestrol.

[texasgirl]

Never heard of it it either. I know of saturated, unsaturated and trans. Interesting how new things continue to come out that is bad for you. I wonder what will be edible in 20 years??

[bethzaring]

Originally Posted by texasgirl

I wonder what will be edible in 20 years??

well, I think I know what will be edible in 20 years, REAL FOOD, stuff from your garden, fruit from your trees, organic grains from your local health food store.

From this article'

"food manufacturers use chemically modified fats because they increase the shelf life of foods. If you avoid prepackaged, processed foods, you'll easily avoid chemically altered fats....eat fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans and legumes as much as possible. If you focus on eating foods in their natural state and eating processed foods only occasionally, that would be much healthier."