Hydrogenation Flashcards
1
Q
What is hydrogenation?
A
Hydrogenation is when liquid oils are converted to solid fats by adding hydrogen
2
Q
What does it mean when hydrogen is added to liquid oils to convert them to solid fats?
A
This means that during the processing, some of the double bonds in the unsaturated fats become saturated, filled with hydrogen
3
Q
What happens when double bonds in the unsaturated fats become saturated?
A
Trans-fatty acids are produced
4
Q
Why are trans-fatty acids harmful?
A
They can lead to heart disease because trans-fats raise LDL cholesterol levels
5
Q
Why are hydrogenated fats added to foods?
A
Hydrogenated fats are added to many foods because it is cheaper for production
