Why do some Kellogg products contain trans fats?
Trans fats are used in some products because they can help optimize taste, appearance, texture and shelf-life. Trans fats are formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats like shortening and margarine during a process called hydrogenation. Small amounts of trans fats also occur naturally in beef, pork, butter and milk. Trans fat is similar to saturated fat because it has also been found to raise low-density lipoprotein, or “bad” cholesterol, which can increase your risk of coronary heart disease. Although our products contain varying amounts of trans fats, these types of fats are a relatively minor component of the overall diet. It’s important that you follow the Dietary Guidelines developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services Commission. These guidelines are supported by most health professionals and stress the importance of lowering the overall fat content in the diet to 20%-35% or less of total calories.
