Last reviewed May 2026 · 1 min read
Is Trans Fats vegan?
Also known as: Hydrogenated fat
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It depends — Industrial trans fats are vegan (from hydrogenated plant oils), but natural trans fats occur in meat and dairy (non-vegan).
01 · The basics
What is Trans Fats?
A type of unsaturated fat that occurs in small amounts in nature but is widely produced industrially.
02 · The source
Where it comes from
Industrial trans fats are vegan (from hydrogenated plant oils), but natural trans fats occur in meat and dairy (non-vegan).
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Are trans fats vegan?
The ones used in processed foods are usually plant-derived and vegan, but they are very unhealthy.
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