Bleaching and Purifying Fats and Oils: Theory and Practice

This book describes in detail the different physical and chemical operations in bleaching and purifying fats and oils. It covers the processing of more than 20 fats and oils, as well as the structure and manufacture of adsorbent earths and carbons. Separate chapters consider bleachers and filters, oil recovery, safety matters, and the significance of commonly used tests. Written from a practical standpoint, the material is useful for processors already working in the fats and oils industry, as well as for those just entering it.H. B. W. Patterson is the author of 'Bleaching and Purifying Fats and Oils: Theory and Practice' with ISBN 9780935315424 and ISBN 093531542X.