Method for the production of fatty acids having a low trans-fatty acid content
US7126019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11C1/04
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to a method of hydrolyzing glycerol fatty acid ester-containing composition, such as a fat and/or an oil, to produce fatty acids having a low proportion of trans-isomer fatty acids. Specifically, the present invention relates to a process for the hydrolyzing the glycerol fatty acid ester-containing compositions under conditions resulting in a low proportion of trans-isomer fatty acids.
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