PROCESS FOR PREPARING A FAT BLEND AND PLASTIC SPREAD COMPRISING THE FAT BLEND OBTAINED

摘要

Process for preparing a fat blend comprising partially interesterifying a mixture comprising 20-90 % of a fat (a) and 10-80 % of a fat (b) using an enzyme catalyst to a degree of conversion of 5-95 %, wherein fat (a) is selected from the group consisting of lauric fat, liquid oil and mixtures thereof and fat (b) is a C16+ fat having mainly 16 and more carbon atoms in the constituting fatty acid chains thereof and having at least 40 % SAFA. Margarine fat containing such fatblend and spreads made therewith are provided as well. Cost savings are realised and improved product properties can be obtained.