Fatty acids are long-carbon-chain molecules containing the -COOH, i.e., carboxylic acid group. The carbon chain length of fatty acids generally varies from four to even more than 30 carbon atoms. The natural fatty acids present in vegetable oils are mostly straight chain fatty acids. Animal fats, especially fish oils, and select plant seeds do contain...
Glycerol, or glycerine, is the basic oleochemical obtained from oils and fats along with fatty acids during the hydrolysis or fat splitting process. It is a three-carbon trihydric alcohol and the simplest triol. Glycerol is found in all natural fats and oils in the form of long-chain fatty acid esters, which are also called as...
The edible oils processing industry is under pressure to innovate. Consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable products is on the rise, and the sector is feeling the heat from climate change. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the challenges facing the industry and why innovation is essential for meeting these challenges head-on....
