Removal of fatty acid from esterified propoxylated glycerin

An esterified propoxylated glycerin process is improved by the incorporation of a vacuum distillation step whereby unreacted fatty acids are removed in a form suitable for direct reuse in a further esterification. The esterified propoxylated glycerin produced is low in color and has a low content of...

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Hauptverfasser: Strecker Leopold, Mizell Chess, Overman Dana, Milhouse Aaron, Rowe David, Flowers Louie
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Zusammenfassung:An esterified propoxylated glycerin process is improved by the incorporation of a vacuum distillation step whereby unreacted fatty acids are removed in a form suitable for direct reuse in a further esterification. The esterified propoxylated glycerin produced is low in color and has a low content of free fatty acid, making it suitable for use as a reduced calorie fat substitute in various food products.