It prevents the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as carotenoids, and it has been blamed for abdominal cramping and other intestinal distress.
It is made from the hexa-, hepta- and octa- esters of sucrose, which are not digestible by humans. It prevents the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as carotenoids, and it has been blamed for abdominal cramping and other intestinal distress. For 10 points—name this substance approved in 1998 as a synthetic fat substitute.
It is made from the hexa-, hepta- and octa- esters of sucrose, which are not digestible by humans.
{Olestra} [or {Olean}]