FIBROUS MATRIX FOR ABSORBING FATS AND OILS

摘要

The present invention provides an absorbent fibrous matrix for use in the preparation of food containing water, fats and oils that is oleophilic, hydrophobic, resilient at high temperatures and cost effective. The absorbent fibrous matrix is comprised of bicomponent fibers having a sheath material with oleophilic and hydrophobic characteristics and a core material with sufficient heat resistance to maintain fiber integrity up to 200 degrees C. The bicomponent fibers are formed into a nonwoven coherent matrix and bonded by entangling.