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Occurrence, structures and estimation of daily intake of trans fatty acids

Institute of Food Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade-Zemun (1)

Abstract:

The present review provides an outline of the current knowledge of trans fatty acids (TFA) including their structure and formation, occurrence in foods, especially in meat and meat products, and some estimation and evaluation of daily intake. Special emphasis is put on conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), related to unique beneficial physiological properties, such as on cancer inhibition via the immune system.

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