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 […]