I am not sure how to word this without getting in some trouble. MCT oils are probably genetically engineered. Just thought the list ought to know this so that when you recommend the use of these oils you understand what you are recommending. MCT oils are not naturally occurring anyway. But thought this information might be of use. Then again, since most Americans love biotechnology, we can just add this to the list of our new wonder foods...Valerie http://www.foodproductdesign.com/archive/2000/0500pp.html "Better oils Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils are not desirable for health reasons, but are required by product designers for extended shelf life and functionality. Typically, partially hydrogenated fats have been the product developer's mainstay due to reduced oxidative rancidity. Biotechnology has come to the rescue, however, with research into nutritionally modifying actual oilseeds to provide oils with the functionalities of saturated and hydrogenated fats. Genetically altered fats and oils allow the food scientist to meet changing nutritional requirements with minimal change in processing requirements. Take, for example, high-oleic soybeans developed by Optimum Quality Grains, LLC., Johnston, IA, which produce oil that contains a higher level of oleic acid, at least 80%, and a lower level of saturated fat, approximately 8%, than currently available soy oil. The oil exhibits enhanced stability without hydrogenation, which generates trans - fatty acids." The article goes on to state that "Medium-chain triglycerides(MCTs) provide a quick source of energy and are increasingly used in energy bars and dietary supplements. Calgene is working on plants that will provide a less expensive source of raw materials for nutritional formulas and high energy bars." *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html