Oil is essential for our body to function. But that does not
mean that we should take for granted the cooking mediums we use
in our food. As the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
laboratory report recently discovered our branded edible oils
are full of unhealthy trans fats. The results showed trans fats
in seven leading vanaspati brands were five to 12 times the 2
per cent standard set by Denmark. Trans fats are formed during
the process of addition of hydrogen atoms to oils, a process
industry prefers as it keeps the oil from turning rancid and
ensures a longer shelf life.