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'''Fat Hydrogenation''' is a chemical process used to convert [[liquid fats]] into [[solid fats]]. It is commonly used in the food industry to increase the shelf life and flavor stability of foods.

== Process ==
The process of fat hydrogenation involves the addition of [[hydrogen]] to fat under high pressure and temperature in the presence of a [[catalyst]], usually a metal such as [[nickel]], [[palladium]], or [[platinum]]. The hydrogen molecules break the double bonds of the [[unsaturated fats]], converting them into [[saturated fats]].

== Types ==
There are two types of fat hydrogenation: complete and partial. In [[complete hydrogenation]], all double bonds in the fat molecules are broken, resulting in a fully saturated fat. In [[partial hydrogenation]], only some of the double bonds are broken, resulting in a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fats.

== Health Effects ==
Fat hydrogenation has been linked to various health issues. The process can produce [[trans fats]], which have been associated with an increased risk of [[heart disease]], [[stroke]], and [[diabetes]]. In response to these health concerns, many food manufacturers have reduced or eliminated the use of hydrogenated fats in their products.

== Regulation ==
Many countries have introduced regulations to limit the use of hydrogenated fats in food products. In 2015, the [[U.S. Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) determined that partially hydrogenated oils are not "generally recognized as safe" for use in human food.

== See Also ==
* [[Trans fat]]
* [[Saturated fat]]
* [[Unsaturated fat]]
* [[Food industry]]
* [[Food preservation]]

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