Structure-Function Analysis of Edible Fats

✍ Scribed by Marangoni, Alejandro G. (Eds.)

• Publisher: AOCS Press
• Year: 2012
• Leaves: 342
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book summarizes current modern approaches in the quantification of the physical structure of fats and its relationship to macroscopic functionality. The approach taken here is a general one, where the principles and techniques presented can be applied to any lipidic material. With an increased maturity of a field, such as the physics of fats and oils, comes an increased need for more sophisticated quantitative approaches to common problems encountered by industry. This book outlines modern methods used for this purpose by some of the leading authorities in the field today.
Content:
• Front Matter
• Introduction
• Preface
• Table of Contents
1. Characterization of the Nanostructure of Triacylglycerol Crystal Networks
2. Nucleation and Crystallization Kinetics of Fats
3. Powder X-ray Diffraction of Triglycerides in the Study of Polymorphism
4. Phase Behavior of Fat Mixtures
5. Rheology and Mechanical Properties of Fats
6. Intercrystalline Interactions
7. Oil Migration through Fats - Quantification and its Relationship to Structure
8. Methods Used in the Study of the Physical Properties of Fats
• Contributors
Index