How can Olivio Premium Spread be labeled No Trans Fat when it contains partially hydrogenated soybean oil?
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) foods that contain less than 0.5g trans fat per serving can claim to have Zero trans fat or No Trans Fat. For an oil to remain solid at room temperature it must either contain enough hard (saturated fat) to maintain stability or a minimal amount of hydrogenation or some partial hydrogenation. Since saturated fats and tropical oils are both high in cholesterol and have been linked to coronary heart disease we avoided using those oils in our product. Instead, we chose to add a minimal amount of partially hydrogenated soybean oil to the product. It is our feeling that the low level of saturated fat combined with the benefits of having olive oil as a key ingredient and the resulting higher levels of monounsaturated fat make Olivio Premium Spread the best possible choice in the spread and margarine category. You can read the FDA labeling guidelines on their website at: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/flg-6a.
