Phasing Out Trans Fats
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Updated: April 17, 2007
Both Jose`s locations in Fayetteville and Springdale have traded their normal cooking oil for trans fat free oil.
With all the recent health warnings, trans fats leave a very bad taste in the mouths of the health conscious.
So just in time to help those determined to keep their new year`s resolutions, Jose`s decided to switch to a healthier oil to fry their food in.
Studies show trans fats increase the risk of heart disease and is often used to extend the shelf-life or flavor of food.
Jose`s conducted taste tests before switching oils to make sure their signature taste didn`t suffer.
"We`re known for our chips and salsa so we wanted to make sure it wasn`t affecting the flavor of our food...we actually had some people say that our chips were better," says owner Doug Allen.
The Springdale jose`s location has used the new oil for about a month now, and Allen says he hasn`t regretted his decision.
"It does cost a bit more, you`re probably looking at 20-30 % more for the oil, but if it saves one life then it`s worth it."
