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Fat Replacers

Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Fat Replacers is a other — Additives reducing fat and calorie levels while maintaining qualities of fat

What it does

Additives reducing fat and calorie levels while maintaining qualities of fat

Where you'll see it

Low-fat versions of butter, sour cream, cheese, yogurt, dressings, mayonnaise, baked goods

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Examples are polydextrose, carrageenan, and olestra, which are used as fat replacers