Method for removing cholesterol from edible oils
Generally in accordance with the present invention, methods are provided for removing cholesterol from edible triglyceride oils. In this regard, animal fats typically contain cholesterol predominantly in the form of free cholesterol, as well as minor amounts of cholesterol esters of fatty acids such...
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Zusammenfassung: | Generally in accordance with the present invention, methods are provided for removing cholesterol from edible triglyceride oils. In this regard, animal fats typically contain cholesterol predominantly in the form of free cholesterol, as well as minor amounts of cholesterol esters of fatty acids such as cholesteryl oleate or palmitate. The present methods may be used to remove cholesterol from both animal and vegetable triglyceride oils, including, but not limited to, butterfat, beef tallow, fish oil, lard, soybean oil, canola oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, olive oil and peanut oil. |
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