- Contain trans fat or trans fatty acids
(TFA’s)
- TFA’s appear to reduce HDL (good)
cholesterol and increase LDL cholesterol
- TFA’s are considered a medical risk – may
contribute to heart disease.
- Fully hydrogenated beef tallow may contain
little or no trans fat, but will be high in
saturated fat.
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- Less saturated fat
- Contain high levels of unsaturated fats that
don’t elevate cholesterol levels
- Little or no trans fat
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