I heard that USDA has developed a new fat replacer called Z-trim. When will it be available and will it replace olestra?
Z-Trim is a fiber made from the hulls of oats, soybeans, peas and rice or bran from corn or wheat. It may be used to replace fat and flour in a number of products, including reduced-calorie cheeses, baked goods and meat patties. It is not yet available for commercial use. Unlike olestra, Z-Trim cannot be used in fried foods such as potato and tortilla chips. Olestra is made from table sugar and vegetable oil but has no fat itself. It was approved by FDA for use in chips, crackers and cheese puffs and has the potential to replace the fat in a wide variety of foods.
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