Recomendações de ingestão e rotulagem de gordura trans em alimentos industrializados brasileiros: Análise de documentos ofi ciais

Abstract

Consumption of trans fat has been proven to be harmful to human health. This lipid is found mainly in partially hydrogenated vegetable fat, which is widely used in processed foods. The aim of this study was to analyze offi cial publications on maximum limits for consumption of trans fat and the regulations for its mandatory notifi cation on the nutritional labeling of processed foods in Brazil. Weaknesses in the content of the documents analyzed were found, especially regarding the need for reformulation of both the maximum recommended consumption and the notifi cation of trans fat on nutritional labeling for processed foods. This paper makes suggestions for this reformulation, through which it is sought to help consumers in controlling their trans fat intake and, consequently, in promotion of health.