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🌻 Introduction to Oils, Fats, Mineral Oils, and Essential Oils

1. Oils and Fats 🥦

• Sources: Derived from both plant and animal origins.
• Composition: Primarily consist of triglycerides (combinations of glycerol and fatty acids).
• Structure: Triglycerides formed through ester bonds between glycerol and fatty acids.

Glycerides [Click here]

NONGLYCERIDE COMPONENTS OF FATS AND OILS [Click here]

2. Mineral Oils ⛏️

• Sources: Obtained from petroleum (crude oil).
• Composition: Complex mixtures predominantly comprising hydrocarbons.
• Structure: Diverse hydrocarbon chains of varying lengths.

3. Essential Oils 🌿

• Sources: Extracted from aromatic plants, often through processes like steam distillation.
• Composition: Complex mixtures containing volatile compounds with characteristic scents.
• Structure: Varied structures, including aromatic and non-aromatic components.

Fatty Acids [Click here]

Physicochemical Characteristics of Oils