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& What effect does the hydrogenation process have on their CHEMICAL and PHYSICAL properties?

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Non-hydrogenated vegetable oils are typically liquid. Hydrogenating them makes them semi-solid at room temperature.

Hydrogenation is the reaction of the vegetable oil with hydrogen. This reaction requires a catalyst which also promotes the conversion of unsaturated fatty acids to trans-unsaturated fatty acids. Trans-unsaturated fatty acids are a risk factor which contributes to hardening of the arteries.
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