Which of the following ingredients would alert you to the likely presence of trans fatty acids in a product?
A) partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
B) lecithin
C) liquid corn oil
D) vitamin E

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Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil is a type of oil that is commonly used in food processing to increase the shelf life of products. However, this process also creates trans fatty acids, which are known to have negative health effects. Therefore, if a product contains partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, it is likely to also contain trans fatty acids. The other ingredients listed (lecithin, liquid corn oil, vitamin E) do not necessarily indicate the presence of trans fatty acids.

Which of the Following Ingredients Would Alert You to the Likely