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Does Hydrogenation increase a fat's susceptibility to rancidity and shortens its shelf life?
Yes, hydrogenation of fat does increase its shelf life. The hydrogenation of the unsaturated fats usually produces the saturated fats.
Catalytic hydrogenation of benzene produces what?
It produces Cyclohexane.
What is the process of fat hydrogenation?
The process of fat hydrogenation involves a high temperature and the involvement of a metallic catalyst. The metallic catalyst either increases or decreases the number of the chemical bonds within the molecules of the substances.
What fat is produced through hydrogenation?
The hydrogenation process often uses greater than 1 atmosphere of H2.
What hydrogenation of oil will yield?
saturated fat
Does hydrogenation of fat reduce its calorie content?
Not really, no.
What is hydrogenation and why is it done?
Hydrogenation is the proccess that makes unsaturated fat have characteristics of saturated fat. During the process the shape of the fat molecule changes for cis to trans form. This process increases the risk of heart disease.
What is true of trans fat?
Made through the process of hydrogenation
In the process of fat hydrogenation hydrogen atoms are added to which part of the molecule?
carbon
What is the process of adding hydrogen to an unsaturated fatty acid and creating a more solid fat called?
Adding hydrogen to fatty acids is called hydrogenation.
What does hydrogenation of fat mean?
Hydrogenation of fat is a chemical process that converts unsaturated fats into saturated fats by adding hydrogen atoms. This process helps to make liquid oils more solid, increasing their shelf life and improving texture. However, it also produces trans fats, which are known to be unhealthy and increase the risk of heart disease.
Does Hydrogenation conatin good fat?
No, hydrogenated oils are solid at room temperature. They are not good for you.
