英文摘要 |
In order to monitor the status of trans fats in prepackaged food, nine hundred and seventy nine prepackaged foods were collected and analyzed by the local health officers and Taiwan Food and Drug Administration from 2003 to 2016. The labeling of the contents of trans fats in prepackaged foods is mandatory since 2007. Based on the analysis results, this policy has made great positive benefits. In 2007, the contents of trans fats were under 0.3 g/100 g (mL) in about 70% of the prepackaged foods. The manufacturers kept putting efforts in reducing the contents of trans fats in prepackaged foods and with great outcomes after 2007. The contents of trans fats in all kinds of prepackaged foods showed decreasing trend, especially in shortening, snack foods, butter, margarine and creamer. In recent two years, the contents of trans fats were under 0.3 g/100 g (mL) in about 90% of snack foods (including chocolate), butter, margarine and creamer, and sauce foods. Consumers can buy those products with confidence by reading the nutrition labeling before buying it. |