4 09, 2020

Sunflower Oil

Sunflower Oil What is Sunflower Oil? Sunflower oil is a liquid fat from pressed sunflower seeds. It is rich in mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, particularly oleic and linoleic acids. It is low in saturated fatty acids such as palmitic and stearic acids. In the baking industry, sunflower oil is favored for [...]

4 09, 2020

Peanut Oil

Peanut Oil Also known as groundnut or arachis oil What is Peanut Oil? Peanut oil is a liquid fat obtained from pressed peanuts seeds. It is composed of 80% unsaturated (oleic acid and linoleic acid) fatty acids and 20% in saturated (palmitic) fatty acids.1 It has a pale yellow color and a [...]

16 06, 2015

Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)

Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) Also known as omega-3, omega-6 fats What is Polyunsaturated Fat? Polyunsaturated fats are triglycerides of fatty acids that contain more than one double bond (C=C). They occur in liquid form at room temperature. Despite their susceptibility to oxidation, polyunsaturated fats are added to foods and baked products for their [...]

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