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Publication Date: 2007-Jul
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Quantitative Measurement of Trans-Fats by Infrared Spectroscopy
Walker, Edward B.; Davies, Don R.; Campbell, Mike
Journal of Chemical Education, v84 n7 p1162-1164 Jul 2007
Trans-fat is a general term, which is mainly used to describe the various trans geometric isomers present in unsaturated fatty acids. Various techniques are now used for a quantitative measurement of the amount of trans-fats present in foods and cooking oil.
Descriptors: Food, Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Statistical Analysis, College Science, Science Instruction, Science Experiments
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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