Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
A wide variety of chocolate-related products are currently available. One of them is chocolate spread, also known as breakfast chocolate with, some containing nut pastes such as hazel nut or almond. Chocolate spreads are usually consumed with sandwiches and are very popular with children. In Malaysia, an increasing volume of chocolate spreads is seen on […]
Margarine is a water-in-oil emulsion. The aqueous phase consists of water, salt and preservatives (Faur, 1996). The fatty phase, which contributes to the polymorphic behaviour of the margarine, is a blend of oils and fats (Nor Aini, 1992). Lecithin, distilled monoglycerides and diglycerides are common emulsifiers added together to the fatty phase with flavouring, colouring […]
The world is moving towards increased awareness about healthy living. Almost on a daily basis we are bombarded with information about the ideal diet: what is healthy, what food is good or bad. Most consumers, however, are still confused about nutrition and the role of food in causing or preventing diseases. Food is not only […]
Interesterification (IE) is a powerful tool for modifying the physical and chemical properties of oils and fats. IE involves redistribution and interchange of fatty acids (FAs) within and between the triaclglycerol (TAG) molecules, which make up all oils and fats. The result is a significantly changed TAG composition and onsequently altered melting and crystallization behaviours […]
In formulating products, food manufacturers are aware of the Food Regulations and customer attitudes toward trans fatty acids and saturated fatty acids. A particularly difficult problem for the margarine and shortening manufacturer is to supply functional fats to the baking industry and other food processors. Fats are partly or fully hydrogenated not only to develop […]
Malaysia is the world’s leader and most efficient producer of palm oil and palm oil products. Palm oil and its products are classified as high energy feed which are technically and economically feasible to be used as partial replacement for corn in broiler feed. Every unit of palm oil and its components used in the […]
Palm oil is one of the export earners of Malaysia. In the palm oil trade, quality parameters are important to ensure that the quality is not compromised. Once quality is compromised, it will affect the image of Malaysian palm oil and may lead to lost of credibility of the suppliers. With the emphasis on quality, […]
Never before in the history of oleochemicals have the changes been more dramatic than in the last 25 years. Before discussing these developments, I would like first to define the term oleochemicals and basic oleochemicals as used in this paper.
Inflammation has close relationships with almost all diseases from fever to allergy and cancer. While inflammation can bring on white blood cells to ward off minor infections and promote healing, the same process may lead to devastating damage if not controlled. Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis cause lifelong suffering to patients and, as a […]
Since the energy crisis of the 1970s, the price of crude oil has been escalating and it is forecast to go above USD 100 per barrel in the near future. The fear of an interrupted supply from political uncertainty coupled with the rapid depletion of reserves has sparked widespread interest in alternative energy. Furthermore, the […]