Healthier Fried Food Products

Because of the media and legislative attention on cooking with trans fats, a number of manufacturers are introducing products to meet the move toward healthier fried foods. Fryer ready potatoes, appetizers, and protein foods are to increase being manufactured with trans-fat free oils. At the beginning of the supply chain, seed growers and edible oil manufacturers are working to increasing the variety and supply of trans-fat free oils. All of these efforts are making it easier for operators to offer fried foods with a health consciousness.