Biocatalytic modification of food lipids: reactions and applications

 

R. Baeza-Jiménez, L.X. López-Martínez and H.S. García

 

 

  • Concern about diet and wellness has led to the design of fortified, enriched, modified and enhanced foods.

  • Acylglycerol structure is an interesting lipid building block to be modified.

  • Enzymes are more specific and versatile for the preparation of structured lipids.

  • Several reaction systems have been implemented and the meaningful variables involved have been studied.

  • Novel lipid products are available in the market as a result of advances in biochemistry, enzymatic reaction systems understanding and reaction design improvement.