It is found in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.

It is a white (or colourless) viscous liquid.

TFAs are classified as conjugated and nonconjugated, corresponding usually to the structural elements −CH=CH−CH=CH− and −CH=CH−CH2−CH=CH−, respectively.

The TFA vaccenic acid, which is of animal origin, poses less of a health risk.

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