Process for producing an esterified alkoxylated polyol

摘要

A method of obtaining a fatty acid-esterified alkoxylated polyol useful as a reduced calorie fat substitute is provided. The method utilizes a C1-C4 alkyl ester of a C8-C24 fatty acid such as methyl stearate or methyl oleate and a short chain acid-esterified alkoxylated polyol such as the acetate of propoxylated glycerin as reactants.