Definitions

Saturated Fat

Description
Fat that occurs naturally in living matter such as animals and plants. It is used as food for human consumption and contains a varying proportion of saturated and unsaturated fat. Foods that contain a high proportion of saturated fat is thought to raise the cholesterol level in the bloodstream.*

When looking at a food label, pay very close attention to the % of saturated fat and avoid or limit any foods that are high (for example, over 20% saturated fat).*

The saturated fat ratio of Miracle Source™ hulled hemp seeds is just under 4% which is considered extremely low.

*Taken From Medical Encyclopedia