Which of the following ingredients would alert you to the likely presence of trans-fatty acids in a product? a. hydrogenated vegetable oil b. lecithin c. liquid corn oil d. vitamin e

a. hydrogenated vegetable oil

Explanation:

Hydrogenated vegetable oil -

It is found in many common food ingredients.

The hydrogenated vegetable oil is composed of oils that are extracted from sunflowers , olives plants etc.

These oils are liquid at room temperature , and to convert it to solid , the compound is saturated with hydrogen molecules , i.e. , hydrogen molecules are added , which changes the taste and texture of the oil .

The process of hydrogenation forms trans fats , which is unsaturated in nature and is therefore harmful for health.

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