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Does margarine have trans fatty acids?

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Margarine has trans fatty acids in it

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Does all margarine have trans fatty acids?
No, not all. Check the nutrition label.
What is the Chemistry of trans fatty acids?
Trans-fatty acids are composed of a tri-alcohol base like glycogen and 3 CH chains.
When trans fatty acids are formed?
I don't know what it means.
What are trans fatty acids?
fatty acids that your body can't break down due to their alternating carbon backbones.
Do trans fatty acids have to be on food labels?
In January 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began requiring all food manufacturers to list the amount of trans fats in foods along with other nutritional information.