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Physicochemical and Trace Metals Characterization of Edible Vegetable Oils
Edible vegetable oil samples purchased in Akure, Nigeria, were subjected to physicochemical properties and trace metals analysis. The physiochemical parameters such as acid value, iodine value and saponification value were carried out by standard methods and the levels of the trace metals (copper, zinc, iron, manganese, cadmium, nickel, lead and ...
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This review presents recent approaches applied to analysis of edible oils. In the last decade increasing attention has been paid to human diet concerning also edible oils and fats as a source of healthy energy. One of the major problems related to fats are oil oxidation reactions which decrease the nutritive value of edible oils.
Justyna Gromadzka, Waldemar Wardencki
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Labeling genetically modified food in India: Economic consequences in four marketing channels [PDF]
In 2006, India proposed a draft rule requiring the labeling of all genetically modified (GM) foods and products derived thereof. In this paper, we use primary and secondary market data to assess the economic implications of introducing such a mandatory ...
Bansal, Sangeeta, Gruère, Guillaume
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Utilisations de l'huile de palme [PDF]
L'huile de palme est l'huile végétale la plus importante, après l'huile de soja, sa production mondiale s'élevant actuellement à 7,8 millions de tonnes. Sa composition est rappelée.
Pantzaris, T.P.
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A conceptual framework of virtual water showing its sources, major applications, components of the virtual water footprint, and emerging future directions. The diagram emphasizes the growing role of virtual water in global sustainability and resource planning.
Priti Bhowmik +2 more
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Analysis of Maintenance and Storage Operations in Edible Oil Plants: Formation of Flammable Mixtures
Recent severe accidents occurred among the vegetable oil refining industry evidenced the hazards connected with extracted edible oils due to high residual solvent content (RSC), typically hexane, a high flammable volatile substance.
G. Landucci, L. Pelagagge, C. Nicolella
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U.S. Biodiesel Development: New Markets for Conventional and Genetically Modified Agricultural Products [PDF]
With environmental and energy source concerns on the rise, using agricultural fats and oils as fuel in diesel engines has captured increasing attention.
Duffield, James A. +4 more
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This article reviews the basic characteristics, factors affecting properties of oleogels, and preparation methods of oleogels. Meanwhile, their applications in meat products, dairy products, baked goods, and delivering bioactive compounds are highly summarized.
Wenyuan Zhang +6 more
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Phytosterols are important micronutrients in human diets. Evidence has shown that phytosterols play an essential role in the reduction of cholesterol in blood and therefore decrease cardiovascular morbidity.
Ruinan Yang +10 more
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Biodiesel derived from plant species has been a major renewable source of energy and has received global interest mainly due to climate change issue. It has increasingly received worldwide attention as a promising alternative fuel.
A. Islam, S. Primandari, Z. Yaakob
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