Richard D. O'Brien – författare

Like the previous editions, this comprehensive reference to fats and oils of commercial food products provides detailed coverage of raw material sources, processing, formulation, quality control, and finished products. Including the most-up-to-date data and interpretation, this third edition features the latest processing procedures along with the effects of new ingredients, processing, and formulation on applications. It also includes an expanded guide for troubleshooting and problem solving. Building upon the practical aspects of the first edition, this complete reference is an ideal source for personnel and students of the fats and oils industry and the food processing industry.

In the interest of consumer health, many fats and oils processors continuously strive to develop healthier preparation procedures. Following in the footsteps of its previous bestselling editions, Fats and Oils: Formulating and Processing for Applications, Third Edition delineates up-to-date processing procedures and formulation techniques as well as the effects of new ingredients, processing, and formulation on globally relevant applications. In addition to examining all product categories, such as types of shortening, margarine, and liquid oil, this new edition includes an array of new features, including: Expanded coverage of essential fatty acids and their health implicationsExtended chapter on problem solving and discussion of trans fatsAdded information on sterols and stanols usage, processing aids and additives, and specialty fats and oilsImproved quality management chapter Doused with practical advice, this ready reference combines 45 years of indispensable literature with the personal experiences of the expert author. It is an essential knowledge base for determining the best way to make processing and formulation techniques healthier and more cost-effective.