Fat Determination in Foods

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Organic compounds formed as a result of the combination of glycerin with fatty acids are called oil. Fats are highly effective not only in terms of nutrition but also on the sensory quality of food.

When performing oil analysis, the process is also called crude oil analysis or lipid analysis, as it is determined in all oil-like compounds that dissolve in oil together with oil.

The reasons of determination of fat in foods;

- The amount of fat is an indicator of maturity in some fruits and vegetables.
- The amount of oil in some food products such as oil seeds and dairy products is important in determining the commercial value. - It plays an important role in determining the shelf life of foods.
- Fat determination is important for determining the general composition of foods and their conformity to standards.
- It is important in terms of ensuring the amount of fat on the food label.
- It is analyzed in terms of detecting imitation or adulteration in processed foods.

Different methods are used for fat determination.

- Extraction Methods
- Measurements Based on Physical Properties
- Fat Determination by Radiation Methods
- Calculation Method by Formula

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