LOW CALORIC FAT SUBSTITUTES, PRECURSORS OF SUCH SUBSTITUTES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

摘要

A new linear polyglycerol composition, a method of making the composition and novel low caloric fat substitutes derived by esterification of the polyglycerol composition is described. Optionally, the polyglycerol compositon is caped with an alkylene oxide prior to esterification. The polyglycerol has a narrow molecular weight distribution, is low in odor and color and has mostly secondary or tertiary hydroxyl groups.