Question

What is a trans fat?

Answer 1

an unsaturated fatty acid of a type occurring in margarines and manufactured cooking oils as a result of the hydrogenation process, having a trans arrangement of the carbon atoms adjacent to its double bonds. Consumption of such acids is thought to increase the risk of atherosclerosis.

Answer 2

Trans fat are fats found in thinks like sticks of margarine, snack foods, baked goods, and some fried foods. Trans fats are created when vegetable oils have hydrogen atoms added to them (or hydrogenated). Trans fats can raise cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.