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Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between a hydrogen molecule (H2) and another molecule or element in the presence of a catalyst such as palladium, platinum or nickel. In the food industry, hydrogenation is often used to turn liquid oils into solid fats. The partial hydrogenation of oils is used to produces trans-fats. Hydrogenated fats and trans-fats are contested for their health impacts.

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