Decreasing Trans and Saturated Fatty Acid Content in Food Oils

摘要

On July 11, 2003, the Food and Drug Administration published final rules mandating trans acid content to be included on food labels by January 1, 2006, in accordance with the Nutrition Labeling Act of 2003. This ruling will have a profound effect on the food and edible oil industries. This article provides some background and describes some strategies that will permit the food industry to comply with the new regulations.