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If the ingredient list includes the words “shortening,” “partially hydrogenated vegetable oil” or “hydrogenated vegetable oil,” the food contains trans fat. Because ingredients are listed in descending order of predominance, refined carbohydrates smaller amounts are present when the ingredient is close to the end of the list. Q: Do refined carbohydrates restaurants have to list the fat content of their foods? A: No. But it’s a good tip to always ask which fats are being used to prepare the food you order. Q: refined carbohydrates Why is it important to read labels? A: Labels provide valuable information. An informed consumer is able to make better, healthier choices. So better labels make for smarter, healthier consumers. #### Additional Information FDA Home Page | Search FDA Site | A-Z Index | Contact FDA | Privacy | Accessibility FDA/Website Management Staff Web page created by tg.
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