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Importance of Fats & Oils in Human Diet |
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| Fats from animal and vegetable sources provide a concentrated source of energy in the diet; they also provide the building blocks for cell membranes and a variety of hormones and hormone like substances. Fats as part of a meal slow down absorption so that we can go longer without feeling hungry. In addition, they act as carriers for important fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Dietary fats are needed for the conversion of carotene to vitamin A, for mineral absorption and for a host of other processes.<<more>> |
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Nutritional Facts of Palm Oil Products |
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| Palm Oil has been a safe and nutritious source of edible oil for healthy humans for thousands of years. Palm Oil and its liquid fraction, palm Olein, are consumed worldwide as cooking oils and as constituents of margarines and shortenings; these oils are also incorporated as blends used in the manufacture of a variety of food products as well as in home food preparation.<<more>> |
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Versatility And Technical Advantages Of Palm Oil & Palm Products |
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| Several important technical properties and other benefits of palm oil can be described under; High stability to oxidation, Natural solids content, Stability in the beta prime crystalline form, Ready and increasing availability world-wide, Competitive Price And Cost Effectiveness, Nutritional Attributes Of Palm Oil. <<more>> |
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Importance of Oils & Fats for Health |
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| Eliminating fat from cooking? Is that possible? Well! To add taste to your palates, fat is really essential. Have a look at the food pyramid. Fat or oil is included as an essential component. The amount and type of fat is very important. However, a total elimination of fat from cooking or diet is not at all healthy.<<more>> |
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THE CHEMISTRY OF SOAP & DETERGENTS |
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To understand what is needed to achieve effective cleaning, it is helpful to have a basic knowledge of soap and detergent chemistry. <<more>>
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