trans-Fatty acids are contained in margarines and shortenings produced by hydrogenating vegetable oils, also meats and dairy products in naturally derived foods. In recent years, prevention and improvement of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases caused by excessive lipid intake have been promoted from the perspective of trans-fatty acid intake and the risk of heart disease. In Japan, dietary guidelines pay attention to the balance between lipid intake and fatty acid type intake. In other countries, labeling of saturated fatty acids and trans-fatty acids in processed foods is obligatory, and standard values are set for trans-fatty acid concentration in foods.
FUJIFILM Wako provides variety of triglycerols and methyl esterifying agents composed of various saturated fatty acids and various fatty acid methyl esters.