It is found to be mildly carcinogenic in rats. The Food and Drug Administration proposed banning it in 1977, but did not since no human cases have been linked to it. Saccharin still exists on the market today, but a warning label now accompanies it. FATS Fats are the most concentrated form of energy available to the body. Almost all fats found in a person's diet are triglycerides.
Saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature.
The majority of saturated fats are found in meat and dairy products. Some products have fat blended in while others are essentially all fat like butter. Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature. They are usually extracted from seeds. Many people consider fat a substance to be avoided at all costs.