Methods to reduce free fatty acids and cholesterol in anhydrous animal fat
US6129945A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11B3/06
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for removing free fatty acids (FFA) and preferably cholesterol from liquid anhydrous animal fats is described. The process uses a dilute solution of alkali metal base to form a salt of the FFA and then an alkali metal salt to precipitate the FFA from the animal fat. Preferably, a cyclodextrin is used in the process to remove cholesterol. Liquid vegetable fats are used in blends with the processed animal fat to produce a spreadable mixture for table use. The processed animal fat can be reconstituted to whole milk with the FFA and cholesterol removed for various commercial uses.
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