Fats and Oils
Description:... Eagan Press is the food science publishing imprint of AACC. The goal of the Eagan Press Ingredient Handbook Series is to create a single source of practical information for each of the major ingredients used in food processing. These handbooks fill the gap between scientific literature and the product specific information provided by suppliers. The result is a series of books that help food industry professionals gain a common understanding of ingredients, their properties, and their applications.Puts Practical Answers at Your Finger Tips
Each volume is designed for maximum convenience with a concise, easy-to-follow format filled with visually-appealing features, including illustrations, graphs, diagrams, troubleshooting tables, and more. This approach offers all food professionals -- not just technical professionals -- quick access to the basic technical knowledge needed to understand and work with specific ingredients.
Functional Properties of Fats and Oils. Analytical Tests of Fats and Oils. Properties of Emulsifiers. Refining and Production. Bakery Product Applications. Frying Fats. Chocolate and Confectionery Coatings. Salad Dressings. Nutritional Topics. Fat and Calorie Reduction in Foods. Appendixes: Nomenclature and Sources of Fatty Acids; Composition of Fats and Oils; and Suggested Specifications for Industrial Shortenings and Margerines. Glossary. Index.
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