Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 28.60
Liaison Nadine Johnson
Submission Date Jan. 18, 2011
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STARS v1.0

Estrella Mountain Community College
Tier2-3: Trans-Fats

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Nadine Johnson
Sustainability Co-Chair
Academic Affairs
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Does the institution use frying oil that does not include trans-fats and seek to avoid foods that include trans-fats in its dining operations?:
Yes

A brief description of the trans-fats avoidance program, policy, or practice:

Chartwells at Estrella Mountain Community College uses Nutra Clear - Bungee and Canola – Premium Deep Frying Oil. Neither have hydrogenation. Furthermore, they are "always trying new recipes that are healthy and low in trans-fat as well" (Laura Falaschetti, Manager of Food Dining Services at EMCC, Chartwells).

Note: Chartwells is a contracted food service provided for EMCC.


The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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