When the ban takes effect this week, it will be illegal for manufacturers to add artificial trans fats to their products. Trans fats as 'heart-clogging'Artificial trans fat is made when hydrogen is added to a liquid vegetable oil, giving it a solid consistency. But they can take a toll on the heart — Arango describes artificial trans fats as "heart-clogging." Foods like french fries can be cooked in partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, the primary source of artificial trans fats. But this puts us on a very clear path toward the complete elimination of trans fats," he said.

Source: CBC News September 16, 2018 07:52 UTC