Table of Contents

1 Fatty acids: structure, occurrence, nomenclature, biosynthesis and properties.

Richard J. Hamilton.

2 Trans fatty acids intake: epidemiology and health implications.

Geok Lin Khor and Norhaizan Mohd Esa.

3 Conjugated linoleic acid effects on body composition and clinical biomarkers of disease in animals and man: metabolic and cell mechanisms.

Klaus W.J. Wahle, Marie Goua, Simona D’Urso and Steven D. Heys.

4 Analysis of trans mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Jean-Louis Sébédio and W.M. Nimal Ratnayake.

5 Controlling physical and chemical properties of fat blends through their triglyceride compositions.

Albert J. Dijkstra.

6 Trans isomer control in hydrogenation of edible oils.

Annemarie Beers, Rob Ariaansz and Douglas Okonek.

7 Fractionation and interesterification.

Wim De Greyt and Albert J. Dijkstra.

8 Food applications of trans fatty acids.

John Podmore.

9 Food products without trans fatty acids.

Pernille Gerstenberg Kirkeby

About the Author

Albert J. Dijkstra, Consultant to the Oils and Fats Industry, St Eutrope-de-Born, France

Richard J. Hamilton, Emeritus Professor, Liverpool John Moores University, UK

Wolf Hamm, Consultant to the Oils and Fats Industry, Harpenden, UK

Reviews

"Achieves its goals remarkably well. … The writing is clear enough for everyone to grasp the concepts. This book would make a good addition to any academic library with a focus on nutrition or food chemistry at the undergraduate or graduate level." (Journal of Agricultural & Food Information, Autumn 2009) "Trans Fatty Acids is an interesting read for undergraduates as well as a useful reference for graduate students, industry researchers, and academicians. The writing style is friendly, easy to understand, and the book contains a variety of data sets and examples." (inform, April 2009) "This book is written in a reader friendly style and is an excellent guide to nutritionists, health experts, food scientists and those engaged in industrial processing." (Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietician, September 2008) "I recommend this book as a well-researched and comprehensive review of all the issues surrounding TFA in the food supply. It is easy to read and understand." (Auckland Uniservices Limited, June 2008)