Trans fatty acids formed by cooking (IMAGE) Meijo University Caption Natural sulfur compounds promote formation of trans fatty acids (TFAs) during heating. Credit Masaki Honda / Meijo University Usage Restrictions This image may be used with appropriate credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.