[carolr3639]

I was reading the nutrition label on Crisco and it sayed 0 grams transfat. How can that be? Thanks.

[Suzanne 3FC]

They changed the way they make it. Instead of partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats), they use fully hydrogenated oils (not a trans fat).

[carolr3639]

Does that make it better for you? All this stuff is confusing.

[kaplods]

Better? Probably. Much better? In terms of Crisco, I would have to say probably not, because when I think of how Crisco is generally used (lots of it for frying, or in high carb/calorie baked goods) it isn't exactly a health food anyway you slice it.

However, I would rather use a little bit of butter than the same amount of a trans fat margarine, though I have to admit I'm talking more from a taste than health perspective. Canola and olive oil are better choices in terms of "healthy oils." Nuts are good sources of healthy fats too. But in the scheme of things, fats are still fats and a real danger zone for many as its very easy to leave moderation in the dust.

[LLV]

Here's the lowdown on Crisco and the differences between hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils. Only thing is, on a label, how do you tell the difference between the two? I know if partially hydrogenated oils are in there, it will list them as such. But I've never seen fully hydrogenated oil listed. So I guess if it only says hydrogenated, without adding "partially", then are those the fully hydrogenated oils?

http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/fa...drogenated.htm

I need an aspirin after typing that.

Ok, right here it is and this answers my question and one of the reasons if HYDROGENATED is anywhere on the label, I put it back and NOT in my cart.

Beware: if a package simply lists "hydrogenated oil," without expressly stating whether it is partially or fully hydrogenated, it may not be trans-fat free. Sometimes the terms "hydrogenated" and "partially hydrogenated" are used interchangeably. If the package clearly states that it contains fully hydrogenated oil, then it will be trans-fat free.

[carolr3639]

If the label says 0 trans fats it must mean that, right?

[murphmitch]

Actually I think it can contain up to 0.5 Gms per serving and still say trans-fat free according to government regulations. Not really free!