olestra
noun
oles·tra
ō-ˈle-strə 
: a noncaloric fat substitute consisting of a series of compounds that are sucrose esters of six to eight fatty acids resistant to absorption by the digestive system because of their large size
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Other exhibits include potato chips made with the fat substitute olestra, which has the benefit of helping weight loss but unfortunate side-effect of diarrhea.
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Alexander Smith, NBC News, 14 June 2017
Alexander Smith, NBC News, 14 June 2017
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olestra
noun
oles·tra
ō-ˈles-trə
: a noncaloric fat substitute consisting of a series of compounds that are sucrose esters of six to eight fatty acids resistant to absorption by the digestive system due to their large size
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