¿Qué son las grasas hidrogenadas?

¿Qué son las grasas hidrogenadas?

What Are Hydrogenated Fats?

Understanding Hydrogenated Fats

  • Hydrogenated fats, also known as trans fats, are derived from vegetable oils and behave like saturated fats in the body.
  • Excessive consumption of hydrogenated fats can raise cholesterol and triglyceride levels, leading to cardiovascular issues; thus, individuals with high cholesterol should avoid them.
  • California banned the sale of hydrogenated fats in restaurants and bakeries starting in 2010 due to health concerns.

Composition and Health Implications

  • Vegetable oils are liquid at room temperature and easily digestible because their carbon atoms are linked by double bonds rather than hydrogen.
  • Foods high in unhealthy saturated fats include lard, bacon, and butter; these are solid at room temperature due to hydrogen bonding.
Video description

Artículo de CONSUMER EROSKI que explica qué son las polémicas grasas hidrogenadas o grasas trans. CONSUMER EROSKI es la publicación gratuita de la FUNDACIÓN EROSKI que trata de orientar a los consumidores para que acierten en las decisiones de su vida diaria. En www.consumer.es