Plant oils and their uses Flashcards
1
Q
Where are vegetable oils found?
A
Vegetable oils are found in seeds, nuts and some fruit
2
Q
What do unsaturated oils tend to be like?
A
They tend to be liquid at room temperature
3
Q
Which chemical is needed to harden vegetable oils?
A
Hydrogen
4
Q
What conditions are needed for hydrogenation?
A
60°C and a nickel catalyst
5
Q
Vegetable oils have higher boiling points than water, what does this mean?
A
Food can be cooked at higher temperatures in oil than it can in water
