Do you save the chocolate tip at the bottom of your ice cream cone for last? It's a guilty pleasure for many, but experts suggest you might want to think twice before indulging.
During a lecture at Utrecht University, chemist Bert Weckhuysen explained that these tips are formulated to resist melting. Manufacturers adjust the fat composition using catalysts that convert unsaturated fats into saturated ones—but this process can also produce trans fats, turning healthy fats unhealthy.
So, will you start discarding that chocolate tip, or savor it anyway? Knowing the science hasn't stopped us yet.
Cornetto's Official Response
Unilever, maker of Cornetto, addressed the claims after their brand was referenced. While acknowledging the general process for trans fats is accurate, they confirm it doesn't apply to authentic Cornetto products—no trans fats are created in their production.
Watch the full expert explanation in the video below.
