The Chemistry of Oils and Fats Sources, Composition, Properties, and Uses |
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| Author:
| Gunstone, Frank D. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8493-2373-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2004 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $185.95 |
Book Description:
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The book describes these materials in molecular terms and explores how nature produces these molecules and how we can act on nature to modify the materials to increase their beneficial properties. It also traces how lipids are processed, from the harvesting of crops to the appearance of the oils and fats in different products in the supermarket. The author discusses the importance of minor products present in the fats that we consume. This book also examines the physical, chemical, and...
More DescriptionThe book describes these materials in molecular terms and explores how nature produces these molecules and how we can act on nature to modify the materials to increase their beneficial properties. It also traces how lipids are processed, from the harvesting of crops to the appearance of the oils and fats in different products in the supermarket. The author discusses the importance of minor products present in the fats that we consume. This book also examines the physical, chemical, and nutritional properties of lipids and demonstrates the independent and comparative analysis of various types of oils and fats.