Biscuit giant dodges the danger fats

The maker of two biscuits popular with generations of children is to stop using trans fats because of health worries.

Burton's says it will no longer put hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils, which are associated with trans fats, in its Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels 'in response to rising consumer concerns'.

This means all products from Britain's second biggest biscuit baker will be free of the additives.

Scientists fear trans fats - which are used to extend a product's shelf life - could be linked to heart disease and cause women to have trouble conceiving.

Mars has already removed hydrogenated oils from its chocolate products while McVitie's has done the same with its biscuits.

Marks&Spencer was the first food retailer to ban trans fats.

Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Iceland, Co-op, Boots and others have since followed suit with their own-brand goods.