Hydrogenated Oil
HYDROGENATED OIL:
It is a type of fat that food manufacturers use as a preservative.
*Reason to add Hydrogenated Oil to food:*
Keep foods fresher for longer
Enhancing test, texture and flavourflavour.
Cutting cost.
It is a process where manufacturers add hydrogen to a liquid fat, such as vegetable oil, to turn it into a solid fat at room temperature.
There are two types of Hydrogenated oil:
(1) Partially Hydrogenated Oil ( Trans Fat)
(2) Fully Hydrogenated Oil
PROCESSING:
Hydrogenated oil can be produced with low–trans fatty acid content using a platinum catalyst. These catalysts are highly reactive and the reaction can be carried out at very low temperatures compared to a nickel catalyst. Platinum catalyst can come with carriers (also called support), such as carbon or aluminum.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Hydrogenated oil, particularly partially hydrogenated oil, has a number of potential side effects that can negatively affect a person’s health.
It can raise LDL level and reduce HDL level.
It can increase risk of heart diseases, stroke, type 2 DM and IR.
Since hydrogenated oil is found in highly processed foods, a person should avoid hydrogenated oil as much as possible.