Oxidation Of Cooking Oil Case Study

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5.2.2 Storage

The oxidative and chemical changes in oils during storage are characterized by an increase in free fatty acid contents and a decrease in the total unsaturation of oils (Perkin, 1992). A study reported lipid oxidation levels in food emulsions are generally accelerated as storage temperature is increased (Martinez et al., 2013).

When PUFAs are exposed to environmental factors such as air, light and temperature, oxidation reactions produce undesirable flavors, rancid odors, discoloration and other forms of spoilage. The primary autoxidation products are hydroperoxides, that have no taste and flavor, but their degradation products (aldehydes, ketones) are very potent taste and flavor modifiers ( Frankel, 2005). When it was stored …show more content…

5.2.3 Oxidation of Cooking Oil

Lipid oxidation can be influenced by a several factors such as fatty acid composition, the abundant of oxygen concentration and the increasing of temperature which able to rise up the rate of oxidation. Lipids in edible oils are easily to autooxidise and photooxidise. In addition, the oxidation of oil also affects by oil processing, heat, light, transition metals and antioxidants. However, heat is an important factor to speed up the oxidation process.

Lipids and triacylglycerol are naturally occurred compounds in oils and fats. The chemical composition contains saturated and unsaturated fatty acids and glycerides. Edible oils is an important component of our daily diet, that give energy, essential fatty acids and supply as a carrier of fat soluble vitamins For example, mustard oil had provided 30% of protein, calcium, phytins, phenolics and natural anti-oxidants. Besides, mustard oil has a high sum of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and a good ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which is good for the heart (Zahir et al.,

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