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<p>The joint statutory recommendations developed by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the greater consumer awareness, and environmental considerations confirm the need to reduce the consumption of saturated fatty acids in the human diet. This has contributed to the development of innovative methods for replacement of saturated fats in food products. Oleogels obtained with various methods are such an alternative. Therefore, the study was focused on the analysis of the current applications of oleogels in selected food products and elucidation of the mechanisms of oleogel formation. As indicated by many researchers, oleogels (structured oils) can replace <italic>trans</italic> and saturated fats in food products and can be used in the production of spreads as well as bakery, confectionery, and dairy products. However, there are still many challenges and technological problems preventing commercial application of oleogels in the industry. It is also important to develop oleogels with higher physical and antioxidant stability, which will be used in a wide range of food products manufactured in varying production conditions and give the final products the desired sensory properties. Nevertheless, given its nutritional and environmental values, oleogelation has great potential for future industrial use.</p>
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The joint statutory recommendations developed by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the greater consumer awareness, and environmental considerations confirm the need to reduce the consumption of saturated fatty acids in the human diet. This has contributed to the development of innovative methods for replacement of saturated fats in food products. Oleogels obtained with various methods are such an alternative. Therefore, the study was focused on the analysis of the current applications of oleogels in selected food products and elucidation of the mechanisms of oleogel formation. As indicated by many researchers, oleogels (structured oils) can replace trans and saturated fats in food products and can be used in the production of spreads as well as bakery, confectionery, and dairy products. However, there are still many challenges and technological problems preventing commercial application of oleogels in the industry. It is also important to develop oleogels with higher physical and antioxidant stability, which will be used in a wide range of food products manufactured in varying production conditions and give the final products the desired sensory properties. Nevertheless, given its nutritional and environmental values, oleogelation has great potential for future industrial use.

Application of Structured Plant Oils in Selected Food Products

Department of Biological Bases of Food and Feed Technology

Agricultural Engineering

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The joint statutory recommendations developed by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the greater consumer...

Application of Structured Plant Oils in Selected Food Products

Published Online: May 27, 2023

Page range: 99 - 111

Received: Jan 01, 2023

Accepted: Apr 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/agriceng-2023-0008

Keywords
plant oils, structuring substances, oleogels

© 2023 Katarzyna Kozłowicz et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Application of Structured Plant Oils in Selected Food Products

Published Online: May 27, 2023

Page range: 99 - 111

Received: Jan 01, 2023

Accepted: Apr 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/agriceng-2023-0008

Keywordsplant oils, structuring substances, oleogels

© 2023 Katarzyna Kozłowicz et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
plant oils, structuring substances, oleogels