Mannitol and sorbitol dioctanoates could provide
alternatives to trans fats linked to obesity, coronary artery disease and
diabetes
Researchers at The City College of New York have reported the
successful transformation of vegetable oils to a semisolid form using
low-calorie sugars as a structuring agent. The findings portend the development
of alternatives to structured oil products produced using saturated/trans fatty
acids, which have been linked to coronary artery disease, obesity and diabetes.