Description
Fats and oils are the most plentiful lipids of nature. They supply energy to living organisms, insulate body organs, and transport fat-soluble vitamins into the blood. Fats and oils are used worldwide for food and industry purposes. They are consumed in shortening, butter, salad oils, and cooking oils, as well as in animal feeds, fatty acids, soaps, personal care products, biodiesel, paints (made from alkyd resins), lubricants, and greases, paints (made from alkyd resins), oils, and fats.
