Processing and nutrition of fats and oils / Ernesto M. Hernandez (Omega Protein, Inc., Houston, Texas, USA), Afaf Kamal-Eldin (United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Current trends in the consumption fats and foods -- Chemical and physical properties of lipids -- Biochemical and bioactive properties of fats and oils -- Nutraceutical and functional properties of specialty lipids -- Current processing techniques for fats and oils -- Processing of oils for functional and nutritional applications -- Modified oils-synthesis and applications of structured lipids and phospholipids -- New developments in micronutrients and lipids -- Role of antioxidants in the human diet and effects of food processing -- Nutrigenomics and lipids in the human diet -- Role of lipids and essential fatty acids in infant diet -- Formulation of foods with bioactive and functional lipids -- Cosmetic and pharmaceutical properties of fats and oils -- Labeling and health claims of fats and oils in foods.