TRANS FAT FREE PRODUCT OPTIONS

HISTORY:

Hydrogenation is the chemical process in which hydrogen is added to oil to create a solid.  Although hydrogenation extends the shelf life and flavor of products the resulting trans fat (a/k/a trans fatty acids) will increase LDL ("bad") cholesterol. (1)

The United States Food and Drug Administration has found a direct link between diets high in trans fat and LDL cholesterol.  The increase in LDL cholesterol increases the risk of stroke and heart disease. (2)

 

U.S. REGULATIONS:

As of January 1, 2006 the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all food manufacturers list trans fat content separately under Nutrition Facts.  This will allow consumers to see how much trans fat is in the foods they choose. (2)

 

  

CURRENT OIL OPTIONS:

SUNFLOWER OIL

Sunflower oils are low in saturated fat and high in unsaturated fat.  A clean flavor profile and long shelf life make sunflower oil an excellent product base.

PALM OIL

Palm oil is slightly lower in saturated fat and still has zero trans fat.

COCONUT OIL

Coconut oil has a preferred flavor profile and contains zero trans fat.

  Fat Source *Total Fat **Saturated Fat **Mono Fat **Poly Fat **Trans Fat Suggested Application
CREAMERS
Cocoa Riche 800

Coconut

Sunflower

 30%

28%

3%

2%

25%

0%

1%

 0% Hot Cocoa Mix, Foaming Milk Tea, Powdered Cappuccino
Cocoa Riche LCD Coconut & Butterfat 23% 21% 1% 0% 0% Powdered Cappuccino
Jerzee Blend 22007 Coconut 50% 46% 3% 1% 0%

Creamy Chicken Soup

(Bunn Cappuccino Machine)

Jerzee Blend C Coconut 50% 46% 3%

1%

 0%

Iced Coffee with Creamer and Sugar, Portion Pack Creamer,

Canned Coffee - Iced
Jerzee Blend GSN-II

Coconut

Sunflower

47%

45%

43%

5%

3%

37%

1%

2%

 0% High Protein/Fiber Instant Shake
Jerzee CWS 80BX Sunflower 50% 5% 42% 2% 0% Nutritional Beverages
Jerzee CWS 80BXS

Coconut

Sunflower

 49%

46%

5%

3%

42%

1%

2%

 0% Soy milk, Fruit Drink Bases
Jerzee CWS-MCT Medium Chain Triglycerides 40% 40% 0% 0% 0% Sports Drinks, Sports Mixes
Jerzee Vend C Coconut 34% 31% 2% 0% 0% Health Beverage (Using Granita Machine), 3 to 1 Cappuccino Smoothie (Using Granita Machine)
Jerzee Blend C-Palm Palm 50% 25% 18% 5% 0% Drink Mixes
POWDERED VEGETABLE SHORTENINGS
Centennial II

Palm

Coconut

Sunflower

73%

73%

74%

38%

68%

7%

28%

5%

62%

7%

1%

3%

 0% Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix, White Cake Mix, Cheese Sauce Mix, Cheese Flavored Soup, Chocolate Pudding Mix, Biscuit Mix
Centennial IX

Coconut

Sunflower

 75%

69%

7%

5%

64%

1%

3%

 0% Retort Cream Soup, Clam Chowder Flavored Instant Soup Mix
Centennial I Coconut 74% 68% 5% 1% 0%

Vanilla/Chocolate/Butterscotch

Pudding Mix

WHIP TOPPING BASES
DMP

Partially Hydrogenated

Coconut & Palm Kernel

68% 62% 2% 0% 2% Whip Topping, Chocolate Bavarian Mousse Mix, Instant Cheesecake
Jerzee Whip Base

Partially Hydrogenated

Coconut & Palm Kernel

50% 47% 0% 0% 1% Whip Topping
SPECIALTY POWDERS
Fat Free Half & Half Butterfat 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% Fat Free Half & Half
Jerzee NFR-2 n/a 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Fat Free Hot Chocolate Mix, Fat Free Gravy Mix, Liquid No-fat Non-Dairy Creamer
 

*Target Fat Range +/-2%

**Calculation Based on Target Fat

1  American Heart Association Web site, October 4, 2006

2  United States Food and Drug Administration Web site, October 4, 2006