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Article: Trans Fat is Undetectable in Peanut Butter, Says USDA Study; FDA Will Soon Announce Trans Fat Labeling Regulations.
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- July 3, 2003
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ALBANY, Ga., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Peanut butter is an exception to the general rule that says if partially hydrogenated oil is present in the ingredient list, the product contains trans fat. Research from U.S. Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service (USDA/ARS) shows that both natural and commercial peanut butters, including all major brand names, contain an undetectable amount of trans fat. The study, "Non-detectable Levels of trans-Fatty Acids in Peanut Butter," was conducted by Dr. Tim Sanders and concludes that there is no reason to promote natural brands of peanut butter over commercial brands based on the trans fat content(1).
This study ...