Hydrogenated Oil
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Hydrogenated Oil is a other — Oil partially converted from polyunsaturated to saturated fats
What it does
Oil partially converted from polyunsaturated to saturated fats
Where you'll see it
Margarine, shortening, processed foods
What the research says
May adversely affect levels of fat in blood; linked to colon cancer in some reports. Leads to trans fats which contribute to fat-clogged arteries.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): hydrogenation leads to trans fats, which have been found to contribute to fat-clogged arteries