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Title: Production of trans-free margarine stock by enzymatic interesterification of rice bran oil, palm stearin and coconut oil. Author: Adhikari P, Shin JA, Lee JH, Hu JN, Zhu XM, Akoh CC, Lee KT. Journal: J Sci Food Agric; 2010 Mar 15; 90(4):703-11. PubMed ID: 20355102. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Trans-free interesterified fat was produced for possible usage as a spreadable margarine stock. Rice bran oil, palm stearin and coconut oil were used as substrates for lipase-catalyzed reaction. RESULTS: After interesterification, 137-150 g kg(-1) medium-chain fatty acid was incorporated into the triacylglycerol (TAG) of the interesterified fats. Solid fat contents at 25 degrees C were 15.5-34.2%, and slip melting point ranged from 27.5 to 34.3 degrees C. POP and PPP (beta-tending TAG) in palm stearin decreased after interesterification. X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrated that the interesterified fats contained mostly beta' polymorphic forms, which is a desirable property for margarines. CONCLUSIONS: The interesterified fats showed desirable physical properties and suitable crystal form (beta' polymorph) for possible use as a spreadable margarine stock. Therefore, our result suggested that the interesterified fat without trans fatty acid could be used as an alternative to partially hydrogenated fat.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]