Fats and Oils Handbook (Nahrungsfette und Öle) acknowledges the importance of fats and oils and surveys today's state-of-the-art technology. To pursue food technology without knowing the raw material would mean working in a vacuum. This book describes the raw materials predominantly employed and the spectrum of processes used today. It is the updated and revised English version of Nahrungsfette und Ole, originally printed in German. It contains 283 tables, 647+ figures, and over 850 references. "If you can afford only one book on oils and fats, their composition, processing and use, then this should probably be the one!" - Presents details on the composition, chemistry, and processes of the major fats and oils used today - Includes hundreds of illustrations and tables, making the concepts easier to read and grasp - Acknowledges the importance of fats and oils offers details on relevant technologies

This book was written as a basic reference textbook for students in the schools of hotel, restaurant, and institutional management. It is also designed to be a reference and further study guide for cooks, chefs, dietitians, and foodservice management personnel who are already employed in this important industry. There are many texts available that thoroughly cover, in great depth, the chemistry and technical aspects of fats and oils. However, the author is not aware of any text devoted exclusively to fats and oils for foodservice. Therefore, this book is designed to provide just enough technical background to allow an under standing of how and why certain types of fats and oils work for specific uses in foodservice. This leads to practical applications and standards for the various types of products available for such uses as deep frying, griddling, pan frying, salad dressing, and baking. Tested quantity recipes are included as a further guide to product usage and menu expansion. This book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the chemistry and general technical background for fats and oils. Part II covers the major practical applications in foodservice, along with recipes. In Part III, nutrition, dietary considerations, product and recipe Qevelopment techniques, and sanitary and quality control procedures are considered. Fats and oils playa very important role in all foodservice operations. This book will provide the information necessary for a good understanding of these products and how they should be used.

This encyclopedia scientifically describes 121 vegetable oils and fats. In addition to conventional oils, the book also covers lesser-known oils such as Amaranth, Chia, prickly pear, and quinoa. Author pays particular attention to root plants, extraction, and the ingredients included in information nutritionally relevant to fatty acid patterns. Applications in pharmacology, medicine, cosmetics and technology, as well as possible adverse effects, are discussed. The thoroughly researched reference book includes detailed descriptions along with the latest research results and methods.

Eagan Press is the food science publishing imprint of AACC. The goal of the Eagan Press Ingredient Handbook Series is to create a single source of practical information for each of the major ingredients used in food processing. These handbooks fill the gap between scientific literature and the product specific information provided by suppliers. The result is a series of books that help food industry professionals gain a common understanding of ingredients, their properties, and their applications. Puts Practical Answers at Your Finger Tips Each volume is designed for maximum convenience with a concise, easy-to-follow format filled with visually-appealing features, including illustrations, graphs, diagrams, troubleshooting tables, and more. This approach offers all food professionals -- not just technical professionals -- quick access to the basic technical knowledge needed to understand and work with specific ingredients. Functional Properties of Fats and Oils. Analytical Tests of Fats and Oils. Properties of Emulsifiers. Refining and Production. Bakery Product Applications. Frying Fats. Chocolate and Confectionery Coatings. Salad Dressings. Nutritional Topics. Fat and Calorie Reduction in Foods. Appendixes: Nomenclature and Sources of Fatty Acids; Composition of Fats and Oils; and Suggested Specifications for Industrial Shortenings and Margerines. Glossary. Index.