Effects of chemical interesterification on physicochemical properties of blends of palm stearin and palm olein

Chemical interesterification is an important technological option for the production of fats targeting commercial applications. Fat blends, formulated by binary blends of palm stearin and palm olein in different ratios, were subjected to chemical interesterification. The following determinations, before and after the interesterification reactions, were done: fatty acid composition, softening point, melting point, solid fat content and consistency. For the analytical responses a multiple regression statistical model was applied. This study has shown that blending and chemical interesterifications are an effective way to modify the physical and chemical properties of palm stearin, palm olein and their blends. The mixture and chemical interesterification allowed obtaining fats with various degrees of plasticity, increasing the possibilities for the commercial use of palm stearin and palm olein.     

棕榈油硬脂和大豆油酶法酯交换的研究

进行了固定化脂肪酶Lipozyme TL IM催化棕榈油硬脂和大豆油酶法酯交换的研究,考察了酶法酯交换分批操作的反应动力学曲线,发现5%的加酶量、70℃下反应,反应3 h内达到平衡,反应温度在70~90℃对反应速度无明显影响。采用填充床式反应器进行连续反应,结果表明通过装有10 g脂肪酶柱子的最佳流速为30 g/h。对化学酯交换和酶法酯交换产品性质的比较发现,二者SFC无明显差异。采用填充床式反应器对40∶60和30∶70的棕榈油硬脂和大豆油的混合物进行酶法酯交换反应,测定了反应产物的SFC曲线,为将来的应用开发提供参考数据。     

Zero trans shortening using rice bran oil, palm oil and palm stearin through interesterification at pilot scale

Fat blends, formulated by mixing refined, bleached and deodorised (RBD) palm oil (PO) or RBD palm stearin (PS) with RBD rice bran oil (RBO) in various ratios were subjected to chemical interesterification (CIE) at pilot scale using sodium methoxide (NaOMe) as catalyst. The resultant interesterified fat was processed through a margarine crystalliser under optimised conditions. The blends before and after CIE were investigated for triacylglycerol (TAG) composition, solid fat content (SFC) and melting characteristics, polymorphic form, fatty acid composition (FAC), bioactive (tocols, sterols, oryzanol) constituents and trans fatty acids (TFA). CIE was found to be very effective in terms of rearrangement of fatty acids (FAs) among TAGs and consequent changes in the physical characteristics. The SFC of the interesterified PS/RBO blends decreased significantly ( P  ≤ 0.05) when compared with those of PO/RBO blends. The interesterified binary blends with 50–60% PS and 40–50% RBO, and 70–80% PO and 20–30% RBO had SFC curves in the range of all-purpose type shortenings. CIE facilitated the formation of β' polymorphic forms. FAC of shortenings prepared using the optimised blends contained 15–20% C_18:2 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) and no TFA. Total tocol, sterol and oryzanol content of zero trans shortenings were 650–1145, 408–17 583 and 1309–14 430 ppm. CIE using NaOMe did not affect the bioactive constituents significantly ( P  ≤ 0.05).     

利用酯交换法改进棕榈油硬脂的加工性能

将棕榈油硬脂(ST)与大豆油(SBO)按不同比例混合再进行酯交换反应可以得到不同固脂特征的油脂。实验发现,其中的酯交换油脂IE(70%ST 30%SBO)最适合于加工成通用型起酥油。对这种酯交换油脂的打发性、软硬度及氧化稳定性进行了分析,并与目前市场上常见的全棕榈油基起酥油进行了比较,发现酯交换油脂的柔软度和打发性能均优于后者,但其氧化稳定性不及全棕榈油基起酥油。     

Optimizing palm oil and palm stearin utilization for sensory and textural properties of chicken frankfurters

This study was designed to explore the potential of refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD) palm oil (PO) and palm stearin (POs) utilization in chicken frankfurters. A 10 points augmented simplex-centroid design was used to study the effect of chicken fat (CF), PO and POs as well as the interaction of these fats on the emulsion, textural and sensory properties of chicken frankfurters. All frankfurters were formulated to contain approx 25% fat, 52% moisture and 10% protein. No significant difference was found in end chopping temperatures of all meat batters even though the temperature of PO and POs upon incorporation into meat batters was 50°C higher than CF. Strong emulsions were formed as no fluid losses were observed in all the meat batters tested after heating. Texture profiles of the frankfurters containing PO and/or CF were quite similar, but increment of POs raised hardness, chewiness, and shear hardness of the frankfurters. Acceptability of the frankfurters was evaluated using hedonic test. Panelists found no difference in hardness preference between frankfurters made from totally CF and PO, while frankfurters made from POs were rated as hard and brittle. CF was important in determining acceptability of the frankfurters, as reduction of CF in formulation resulted in lower scores in chicken flavor, juiciness, oiliness and overall acceptance of the frankfurters. Frankfurters with sensory acceptability comparable to a commercial one were found to comprise of more than 17% CF, and less than 67% PO and 17% POs of the fat blend.     

Production of trans‐free margarine stock by enzymatic interesterification of rice bran oil,palm stearin and coconut oil

BACKGROUND: Trans‐free interesterified fat was produced for possible usage as a spreadable margarine stock. Rice bran oil, palm stearin and coconut oil were used as substrates for lipase‐catalyzed reaction. RESULTS: After interesterification, 137–150 g kg^?1 medium‐chain fatty acid was incorporated into the triacylglycerol (TAG) of the interesterified fats. Solid fat contents at 25 °C were 15.5–34.2%, and slip melting point ranged from 27.5 to 34.3 °C. POP and PPP (β‐tending TAG) in palm stearin decreased after interesterification. X‐ray diffraction analysis demonstrated that the interesterified fats contained mostly β′ polymorphic forms, which is a desirable property for margarines. CONCLUSIONS: The interesterified fats showed desirable physical properties and suitable crystal form (β′ polymorph) for possible use as a spreadable margarine stock. Therefore, our result suggested that the interesterified fat without trans fatty acid could be used as an alternative to partially hydrogenated fat. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effects of chemical interesterification on solid fat content and slip melting point of fat/oil blends

Fat/oil blends, formulated by mixing fully hydrogenated palm oil stearin or palm oil stearin with vegetable oils (canola oil and cottonseed oil) in different ratios from 30:70 to 70:30 (w/w %), were subjected to chemical interesterification reactions on a laboratory scale. Fatty acid (FA) composition, iodine value, slip melting point (SMP) and solid fat content (SFC) of the starting blends were analysed and compared with those of the interesterified blends. SMPs of interesterified blends were decreased compared to starting blends because of extensive rearrangement of FAs among triacylglycerols. These changes in SMP were reflected in the SFCs of the blends after the interesterification. SFCs of the interesterified blends also decreased with respect to the starting blends, and the interesterified products were softer than starting blends. These interesterified blends can be used as an alternative to partial hydrogenation to produce a plastic fat phase that is suitable for the manufacture of margarines, shortenings and confectionary fats.     

Enzymatic interesterification of palm and coconut stearin blends

Hard fractions of palm oil and coconut oil, blended in the ratios of 90:10, 85:15, 80:20 and 75:25, were interesterified for 8 h using Lipozyme TL IM. Major fatty acids in the blends were palmitic acid (41.7–48.4%) and oleic acid (26.2–30.8%). Medium‐chain fatty acids accounted for 4.5–13.1% of the blends. After interesterification (IE), slip melting point was found to decrease from 44.8–46.8 °C to 28.5–34.0 °C owing to reduction in solids content at all temperatures. At 37.5 °C, the blends containing 25% coconut stearins had 17.4–19% solids, which reduced to 0.4–1.5% on IE, and the slip melting point (28.6 and 28.8 °C) indicated their suitability as margarine base. The reduction in solid fat index of the interesterified fats is attributed to the decrease in high‐melting triacylglycerols in palm oil (GS₃ and GS₂U type) and increase in triolein (GU₃) content from 1 to 9.2%. Retention of tocopherols and β‐carotene during IE was 76 and 60.1%, respectively, in 75:25 palm stearin and coconut stearin blend.     

Scaled-up production of zero-trans margarine fat using pine nut oil and palm stearin

An interesterified structured lipid was produced with a lipid mixture (600 g) of pine nut oil (PN) and palm stearin (PS) at two weight ratios (PN:PS 40:60 and 30:70) using lipase (Lipozyme TL IM, 30 wt.%) as a catalyst at 65 ^°C for 24 h. Major fatty acids in the interesterified products were palmitic (35.1–40.4%), oleic (29.5%), and pinolenic acid (cis-5, cis-9, cis-12 18:3; 4.2–5.9%). α-Tocopherol (1.1–1.3 mg/100 g) and γ-tocopherol (0.3–0.4 mg/100 g) were detected in the interesterified products. Total phytosterols (campesterol, stigmasterol, and β-sitosterol) in the interesterified products (PN:PS 40:60 and 30:70) were 63.2 and 49.6 mg/100 g, respectively. Solid fat contents at 25 ^°C were 23.6% (PN:PS 40:60) and 36.2% (PN:PS 30:70). Mostly β′ crystal form was found in the interesterified products. Zero-trans margarine fat stock with desirable properties could be successfully produced from pine nut oil and palm stearin.     

Application of hydrogenated palm kernel oil and palm stearin in whipping cream

Non-dairy creams made from hydrogenated palm kernel oil (HPKO) are generally more stable than dairy creams. However, in summer the emulsion tends to separate. This paper outlines some steps that were taken to modify the HPKO with the intention of increasing the stability without affecting whipping performance. This was achieved by blending HPKO with palm stearin (POs). Interesterification was employed to eliminate the increase in solid fat content at 37°C and 40°C. Results of the experiment showed that an interesterified HPKO: POs 66:34 blend proved to have satisfactory whipping performance when compared to creams made with HPKO alone.     

Lipase-catalyzed production of solid fat stock from fractionated rice bran oil,palm stearin,and conjugated linoleic acid by response surface methodology

Solid fat stock was produced from the fractionated rice bran oil (solid phase, S-RBO) and palm stearin (PS) through lipase-catalyzed reaction, in which conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) was intentionally incorporated. For optimizing the reaction, response surface methodology (RSM) was employed with four reaction variables such as water activity, reaction temperature, reaction time, and mole ratio of S-RBO to PS. The predictive model was adequate due to no significant lack of fit and satisfactory level of coefficient of determination (R² = 0.95). The melting point of solid fat stock was affected by reaction time and substrate mole ratio, whereas water activity and reaction temperature had no significant effect. Based on ridge analysis, the combination of A_w (X₁; 0.32), reaction temperature (X₂; 65.3 °C), reaction time (X₃; 28.9 h), and substrate mole ratio (X₄; 1:1.1) was optimized for producing solid fat stock with target melting point of 43.8 °C. The solid fat stock (SFS) contained 39.9% palmitic, 31.3% oleic, 13.2% linoleic acid, and 10.9% CLA isomers. Solid fat contents were 23.4, 10.9, and 2.5% at 20, 30, and 40 °C, respectively. These results suggested that RSM can be used to optimize the lipase-catalyzed production of a solid fat stock.     

棕榈硬脂大豆油相容性分析及调和性研究

以棕榈硬脂和大豆油为研究对象,采用ΔSFC分析两者的相容性,利用单因素实验和正交实验优化调和技术参数。结果表明,在考察的温度范围内棕榈硬脂和大豆油存在共晶现象,相容性较差,而使用卵磷脂、斯潘60和分子蒸馏单甘酯作为调和剂,能达到稳定的调和效果。调和剂的种类和添加量对调和油样的稳定性有显著影响,调和剂之间存有交互作用。在斯潘60添加量0.6g/kg、调和温度60℃、时间20min条件下,按照棕榈硬脂和大豆油1∶9的比例制备的调和油,常温存储稳定性较好,离心分离率为1.3%,氧化稳定性优于大豆油。      

Composition and crystallization behavior of solvent-fractionated palm stearin

Palm stearin (PS) is an extensively used trans-free hardstock. Depending on process parameters, fractions with unique compositions, hardness, and solid fat content can be tailored toward specific applications. In this work, the composition and crystallization of PS fractionated with acetone at 30°C, 35°C, or 40°C into various liquid (LF) and solid (SF) fractions were investigated. After fractionation, iodine value (IV) of PS changed from 37 to values ranging from 24 to 51. The IV of the LF increased with a decrease in fractionation temperature whereas that of the SF (~24) was unaffected. The main fatty acids of all PS fractions were palmitic and oleic acids, with the LF having a lower palmitic acid but higher oleic acid content than the SF. LF and SF obtained at higher fractionation temperatures showed more rapid crystallization rates. Under the microscope, the LF fractionated at 30°C and 35°C consisted of spherulites whereas those fractionated at 40°C exhibited dendritic crystals. All SF consisted of spherulites comprised of large rod-like crystals. All samples existed as mixtures of β’ and β crystals. This study serves as the basis for the development of baking margarines and pastry shortenings using fractionated PS.     

核桃油与棕榈硬脂复配体系在涂抹脂基料油中的应用

对棕榈硬脂与核桃油复配体系的相容性及结晶性质变化进行探究,考察复配体系在涂抹脂基料油中的应用。结果表明,当核桃油含量达到20%以上时,复配体系的固体脂肪含量(Solid Fat Content,SFC)变化趋势符合涂抹脂的最佳SFC曲线特征,适合用作涂抹脂基料油;在温度高于33.3℃时,核桃油与棕榈硬脂在复配比例(1∶9、2∶8、3∶7、4∶6)下可以完全相容;在核桃油比例达到3∶7以上时,复配体系的屈服值符合涂抹脂的最佳屈服值范围;在温度低于30℃时,棕榈硬脂及复配体系具有较强的晶体网络结构,能在运输和贮藏过程中维持稳定的形态,在接近体温时也能快速熔化,产生涂抹脂类似的口感,复配体系中晶体以β′晶型为主。该结果为棕榈硬脂及核桃油复配体系在涂抹脂中的应用奠定基础。     

棉籽油硬脂和全氢化棉籽油硬脂的组成、热性质和微观结构分析

为扩大棉籽油用途,提高其附加值,采用气相色谱、高效液相色谱、低场脉冲核磁共振分析仪、差示扫描量热仪、X-射线衍射仪和偏光显微镜分析了棉籽油改性后的产物棉籽油硬脂(COS)和全氢化棉籽油硬脂(FHCOS)的脂肪酸组成、甘三酯组成、SFC含量、热性质和微观结构。结果表明：COS主要由不饱和脂肪酸和非三饱和的甘三酯组成,FHCOS几乎全部由饱和脂肪酸和三饱和甘三酯组成;随温度升高,COS的SFC不断降低,FHCOS的SFC在温度高于35℃时开始降低,相同温度下FHCOS的固体脂肪含量(SFC)均高于COS的,COS在结晶和熔化过程中均有2个峰,FHCOS有1个峰,FHCOS的熔化和结晶温度均高于COS的;COS在15℃时无明确的晶型及稳定的结构,FHCOS为二倍链长堆积的β′晶型,结晶体为针状或棒状,结晶聚集体为类似玫瑰花状。因此,以COS和FHCOS代替棕榈油作为生产起酥油、人造奶油、黄油等的基料油具有一定的开发和应用前景。     

Production of lipase‐catalyzed solid fat from mustard oil and palm stearin with linoleic acid by response surface methodology

BACKGROUND: Solid fat was produced from mustard oil and palm stearin through lipase‐catalyzed reaction, in which linoleic acid was intentionally incorporated. For optimizing the reaction condition of melting point and ω6/ω3 fatty acids, response surface methodology (RSM) was employed with three reaction variables such as substrate mole ratio of mustard oil (MO) to palm stearin (PS) (X₁), reaction temperature (X₂) and reaction time (X₃). RESULTS: The predictive model for melting point of solid fat was adequate and reproducible due to no significant lack of fit (P = 0.0764), P‐value (0.0037) of the model, and satisfactory level of coefficient of determination (R² = 0.92). For the ω6/ω3 ratio model, R² and P‐value were 0.89 and 0.0132, respectively, but lack of fit was significant (P = 0.0389). The melting point of the produced solid fat was affected by substrate mole ratio, whereas reaction temperature and time had no significant effect. The ω6/ω3 ratio of solid fat was influenced by substrate mole ratio and reaction temperature but not by reaction time. Based on ridge analysis, lower ω6/ω3 ratio was predicted by decreasing substrate mole ratio and reaction time, and by increasing reaction temperature. CONCLUSIONS: For producing solid fat with a specific melting point of 34.57 °C, a combination of 1:2 (X₁), 65.17 °C (X₂) and 21.46 h (X₃) was optimized, and the optimization was confirmed under the same reaction conditions. The solid fat contained palmitic (37.8%), linoleic (24.8%), oleic (21.3%), and erucic acid (9.7%), and its solid fat content was 30.3% and 10.3% at 20 and 30 °C, respectively. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry     

Enzymatic interesterification of palm stearin with Cinnamomum camphora seed oil to produce zero-trans medium-chain triacylglycerols-enriched plastic fat

It is known that Cinnamomum camphora seed oil (CCSO) is rich in medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) or medium-chain triacylglycerols (MCTs). The purpose of the present study was to produce zero-trans MCTs-enriched plastic fat from a lipid mixture (500 g) of palm stearin (PS) and CCSO at 3 weight ratios (PS:CCSO 60:40, 70:30, 80:20, wt/wt) by using lipase (Lipozyme TL IM, 10% of total substrate) as a catalyst at 65 °C for 8 h. The major fatty acids of the products were palmitic acid (C16:0, 42.68% to 53.42%), oleic acid (C18:1, 22.41% to 23.46%), and MCFAs (8.67% to 18.73%). Alpha-tocopherol (0.48 to 2.51 mg/100 g), γ-tocopherol (1.70 to 3.88 mg/100 g), and δ-tocopherol (2.08 to 3.95 mg/100 g) were detected in the interesterified products. The physical properties including solid fat content (SFC), slip melting point (SMP), and crystal polymorphism of the products were evaluated for possible application in shortening or margarine. Results showed that the SFCs of interesterified products at 25 °C were 9% (60:40, PS:CCSO), 18.50% (70:30, PS:CCSO), and 29.2% (80:20, PS:CCSO), respectively. The β' crystal form was found in most of the interesterified products. Furthermore, no trans fatty acids were detected in the products. Such zero-trans MCT-enriched fats may have a potential functionality for shortenings and margarines which may become a new type of nutritional plastic fat for daily diet.     

棕榈油硬脂和棕榈油中间分提物性能及相容性研究

为改善油脂可塑性和口溶性,及为开发以棕榈油产品为主要原料专用油脂产品提供理论依据,研究棕榈油硬脂(PSt)、棕榈油中间分提物(PMF)两者间相容性。测定二元混合体系固体脂肪含量(SFC)值,并通过计算其理论值与实测值之间差值△SFC,结合T–△SFC曲线、二元等温曲线等直观分析,结果表明:PSt与PMF混合物在25℃、PSt含量为30%～50%时,二者间偏晶现象严重;而在35℃～50℃时,二者间共晶现象较为严重;在0℃～10℃和30℃～35℃范围内,二者间具有较好相容性。     

Effect of repeated frying on the viscosity, density and dynamic interfacial tension of palm and olive oil

The effect of deep-fat frying on the viscosity, density and dynamic interfacial tension (against air and water) of palm oil and olive oil was investigated. Repeated frying (up to 40 batches) at two different potato-to-oil ratios (1/7, 1/35 kg_potatoes/L_oil) was examined. Results were compared to those from simple heating the oils at the same temperatures. Viscosity increased during repeated frying for both oils. However, only palm oil viscosity was sensitive to potato-to-oil ratio. Due to the novelty of dynamic interfacial characterization of such systems a discussion was made about the appropriate timescales and deformation types for interfacial measurements. Significant effects of repeated frying on the dynamic interfacial tension at the oil/water interface were observed. Contrarily, changes in density were not significant. Results were assessed with respect to the evolving chemical profile of the oils determined in previous works. Possible implications of the determined properties on the frying process were discussed.