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What Did the Food Industry Replace Fat With?

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Since the 1980s, over 2,000 low-fat and reduced-fat products have flooded the market, driven by consumer health trends. In response, the food industry replaced fat with a complex arsenal of ingredients, primarily carbohydrates, proteins, and specially engineered fats, to replicate the lost texture and flavor.