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THE absence of a global ban on artificial trans fats in food is a looming health scandal.
Scientists have known about the for a quarter of a century, yet millions of people worldwide still consume dangerously high levels.
Found in some cakes, biscuits, margarines, pastries, fried and fast foods, they are a cheap and tasty ingredient but offer no nutritional advantage over other fats. On the contrary, they raise the risk of heart attack and stroke. ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû1000¼¯ºÏier alternatives can take their place, although they tend to cost more.…
