This fat has a unique chemical composition, consisting mainly of the triglycerides POS (palmito-oleo-stearin), POP (palmito-oleo-palmitin) and SOS (stearo-oleo-stearin). lt is hard and brittle at room temperature but melts very sharply below body temperature. It therefore gives chocolate its desirable properties of 'snap' and 'melt-in-the-mouth', and is highly valued.
This fat has a unique chemical composition, consisting mainly of the triglycerides
Part: | Body |
Category: | Red Meat |