Structure of fats and oils. Sources and classification of fats and oils. Chemical and physical characteristics. Use and importance in industry and nutrition. Processing of fats and oils. Pre-extraction operations, extraction/processing, filtering and refining. Hydrogenation in the production of fats and margarine. Quality and nutritive values of processed products. Chemistry of frying and use of antioxidants. Storage properties of fats and oils.
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