Olestra is a fat substitute made from sucrose with fatty acids bonded to it. Consequently, it provides the same amount of energy as fat does, gram for gram.

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Olestra is a fat substitute that is not absorbed by the body, so it provides no calories. However, it is not the same gram for gram as fat and may have different properties in cooking and digestion.

Olestra Is a Fat Substitute Made from Sucrose with Fatty