LOW SATURATE, ALL-PURPOSE PLASTIC SHORTENING WITH SPECIALLY HYDROGENATED INTERMEDIATE-MELTING FAT COMPONENT

摘要

An all-purpose plastic shortening exhibiting a reduced concentration of saturates is disclosed. Said low-saturate shortening consists essentially of (a) about 10% to about 30% intermediate-melting fat; (b) about 5% to about 14% fully- or substantially-hydrogenated hardstock; (c) about 50% to about 84% unhydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated base oil; and (d) about 0.5% to about 10% of an emulsifier. Said intermediate-melting fat comprises from about 14% to about 35% C12-C18 saturated fatty acids; at least about 8% C16 saturated fatty acids (by percentage of total fat); at least about 60% of all double bonds in the trans-configuration; at least about 40% solids (SFC) at 21.1 DEG C. (70 DEG F.); no more than about 5% C18:2 fatty acids; and has an iodine value of about 55 to about 75. Said hardstock contains at least about 33% C16 saturated fatty acids and has an iodine value of about 12 or less. Said base oil comprises no more than about 11% C12-C18 saturated fatty acids and has an iodine value of about 75 or more.