In this project, levels of FA in selected products on the Swedish
market in 2001, 2006 and 2007 were determined and compared
with data from 1995 to 1997 reported in the Swedish part of the
TRANSFAIR study (Becker, 1998). Sweet bakery products, cakes,
biscuits and cookies, were sampled, since the main fat source in
these products is industrially processed fat and oil (van Erp-Baart
et al., 1998). The aim was to obtain an overview of TFA levels in
the products on the Swedish market and to follow trends in FA
composition over time. In order to support decision making for
consumers and to evaluate the need for legislations, or not, there
is a need to study the FA-profiles of a range of products, that have
previously been major contributors to the total TFA intake.