Kellie Fischer, M.S. (food science), is scientist and project manager for Merlin Development Inc., Plymouth, Minn. Previous positions include the New Ventures Group at Grist Mill and Big G at General Mills. Merlin Development is a contract food product development company specializing in new products in most application categories that solves difficult technical problems.Phone: 763-475-0224; email: kfisher@merlindev.com
Regulations on trans fatty acid labeling are expected shortly. Tactics to replace hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats with non-hydrogenated oils depend on the application. Lessons learned from fat replacement efforts may apply.