fat replacement

fat replacement

Any substance developed to provide the physical characteristics of fats with relatively few or no calories. Fat replacements may be carbohydrate polymers, protein or fat-based materials that are either not absorbed or not digested in human metabolism.

Simplesse is the trade name for a fat replacement made of milk and egg white and provides only 1 to 2 kcal/gram as opposed to the 9 kcal/gram supplied by fat. Olestra is a calorie-free fat replacement made from sucrose and vegetable oil and is suitable for cooking. Overconsumption of Olestra may result in fat-soluble vitamin deficiency.

Synonym: fat substitute