Beware! Hidden trans fats in food pose significant health risks
Release date:
2025-03-01
Recently, food safety monitoring and sampling inspections revealed that certain baked goods, fried snacks, instant coffee, and other foods contained excessive levels of trans fats. Trans fats primarily result from the hydrogenation of vegetable oils or are produced during high-temperature cooking processes. Long-term, excessive consumption of trans fats can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis, and may also impair children’s growth and development while disrupting the endocrine system. When selecting food products, consumers should carefully check food labels to avoid purchasing items with high trans-fat content, opting instead for natural, minimally processed foods whenever possible to ensure a healthy diet.
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