Essential oils are based on volatile aromatic compounds, and include oils used in flavors, fragrances, and for health purposes, such as
lemon oil, or
oil of peppermint.
Macerated oils are oils to which other matter has been added, such as herbs. Typically, the oil used is a food-grade
fat-type oil
Hydrogenated fats and oils are triglyceride-based fats and oils which have been
sparged at high temperature and high pressure with
hydrogen. The hydrogen bonds with the triglyceride, increasing the molecular weight. Oils are hydrogenated to increase resistance to rancidity (
oxidation) or to raise the viscosity and melting point of the fat or oil.
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