Oil and Fat Processing Laboratory

Abstract

The Oil and Fat Processing Laboratory (1st Edition) is an instructional module developed for students of Chemical and Food Technology at Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail. It provides comprehensive practical guidance on the fundamental operations involved in the processing of oils and fats from both animal and plant sources. The book emphasizes hands-on laboratory experiments covering all stages of oil and fat production, including extraction (wet rendering, mechanical pressing, and solvent extraction), refining (degumming, neutralizing, bleaching, and deodorization), modification (fractionation and hydrogenation), and product formulation (oil blending). Each experiment includes objectives, theoretical background, apparatus lists, detailed procedures, data analysis, and discussion questions to reinforce understanding of industrial practices. The module also integrates laboratory safety rules, reporting formats, and analytical methods for assessing quality parameters such as moisture content, free fatty acids, and color. By bridging theoretical concepts with applied experimentation, this book serves as an essential guide for students to acquire technical competence and analytical skills in oleochemical processing.