Analysis of Fat Content with Special Emphasis on Trans Isomers in Frequently Consumed Food Products in Egypt: The First Steps in the Trans Fatty Acid Elimination Roadmap

Analysis of Fat Content with Special Emphasis on Trans Isomers in Frequently Consumed Food Products in Egypt: The First Steps in the Trans Fatty Acid Elimination Roadmap

Trans Fatty Acid (TFA) intake is a risk factor for coronary heart diseases and cancer. Egypt, considered among the highest TFA consumers in the world, lacks proper dietary analysis of TFAs. This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze TFAs in traditional and frequently consumed food products. A marke...

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Main Authors: Ghada Ismail, Randa Abo El Naga, Maysaa El Sayed Zaki, Jana Jabbour, Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
trans fatty acids
saturated fatty acids
fat profiling
Egypt
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/9/3087

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