Properties of Palm Oil Margarine During Storage : Effects of Processing Conditions

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 agents and antioxidants. A good margarine should not be prone to oil separation, discolouration, hardening, sandiness, graininess and water separation (Chateris and Keogh, 1991). The oils and fats, process conditions and handling methods should be selected so as not to produce a strong crystal network (Haighton, 1965), crystal migration and transformation of ’- to -crystals. In order to be smooth, creamy and homogenous, it is desirable for margarinee to be crystallized in the -form. The -crystal form, on the other hand, results in one that is post-hardened, brittle, grainy, sandy, oiled out and greasy (deMan et al., 1989).

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Investigation Into The Performance of Emulsified Liquid Shortenings Containing Palm-Based Hard Stocks

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 […]

Interesterified Palm Products For Solid Fat Applications

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 […]