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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > biochemistry > enzymatic reactions > enzymatic interesterification
Research, Technology, Methods > technology > processing technology > esterification > enzymatic interesterification
Fields of Study > chemistry > reaction chemistry > chemical reactions > esterification > enzymatic interesterification
Research, Technology, Methods > technology > processing technology > enzymatic treatment > enzymatic interesterification
Preferred Term:

enzymatic interesterification

Definition:
An enzymatic reaction in which an enzyme, such as lipase, catalyzes the rearrangement of fatty acids on the glycerol backbone of a fat, especially for the purpose of changing its melting properties.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
esterification, enzymatic treatment, enzymatic reactions
Entry Terms:
  • EIE (enzymatic interesterification)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/198441
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