Oils & Fats International Fact File
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Moringa
Not only could its leaves and fruit help us overcome world hunger, the tropical moringa tree has something to offer for everyone. This backgrounder explores the many uses of the moringa, from cosmetics to biofuels
25 June 2018 -
MOSH and MOAH contaminants
MOSH and MOAH are mineral oil hydrocarbons that can contaminate oils and fats in all stages of the production chain. While steps can be taken to mitigate their presence before processing, only deodorisation can remove them during refining
28 June 2022 -
Natural wax
With a global trend towards natural fats and waxes, Dr Madelyn Bekker explains the economic significance, general chemical composition, production processes, applications and typical properties of the most important natural waxes
01 January 2010 -
Obesity and Fats
The global obesity rate has nearly tripled since 1995, with an estimated 650M people classified as obese in 2016. This backgrounder explores what obesity is, what are its causes, and which oils and fats are the good, the bad and the worst for managing weight gain
02 July 2018 -
Oleochemicals
There is a wide range of choices for palm oil operators wishing to move downstream into oleochemical derivatives. What are the most promising products, their applications and the production processes involved?
10 November 2020 -
Oleochemicals - supply and demand drivers
Southeast Asia accounts for 80% of natural fatty acids and fatty alcohol production and the region is also a major consumer of oleochemicals
18 August 2021 -
Olive oil processing
Many processing factors affect the quality of olive oil including harvestingand transport conditions, crushing speed, sieve grid size, malaxation time and temperature and storage conditions
15 April 2019 -
Oxidation
Oil oxidation involves a series of chemical reactions that degrade the quality of an oil. Mitigating steps include selecting the right oil for the right application, and using protecting additives and antioxidants
28 June 2022 -
Oxidation/Antioxidants
Unsaturated lipids such as EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids are more prone to oxidation and require special handling including the use of antioxidants and blanketing with inert gases, refining oils in a vacuum and limiting exposure to ambient air.
16 February 2023 -
Packaging
When it comes to oils and fats, good things can come in many packages, with metal, glass and plastic all utilised today. Each material offers advantages and drawbacks. Other factors – such as oil-package interactions, packaging geometry and filling and capping systems – must also be taken into account to ensure product quality
11 April 2019 -
Palm oil genome technology
Through seed breeding and genome technology, scientists are forming a better understanding of the oil palm and are using their knowledge to make palm oil more productive and sustainable
01 January 2016 -
Peanut oil
Predominantly used in cooking, peanut oil is popular in a variety of global cuisines and has a low level of saturated fat. OFI looks at the properties and history of the peanut alongside its role as a feedstock for the first biofuel ever produced, and moves to develop a non-edible variety specifically for biodiesel production
31 July 2014 -
Pennycress
In the running as a new biofuels feedstock is field pennycress. The crop is ideal for growing and harvesting in rotation with soyabean and corn and has a high oil yield, but it still hasn’t taken off
31 July 2015
