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  • Food Science
  • Materials Science
  • Nutritional Science

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  • Edible oil structuring is gaining interest for creating healthier food products.
  • Structured oils can be formulated to be trans fat-free, low in saturated fats, and high in unsaturated fatty acids.
  • Oleogels, a type of structured system, are of particular interest for both industrial and fundamental research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of edible oil structuring.
  • To highlight recent advancements and key developments in the field.
  • To summarize food-grade oleogelators, their applications, and associated challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on recent scientific publications.
  • Categorization of food-grade oleogelators.
  • Analysis of potential food applications and general principles of oil structuring.

Main Results:

  • Identification of various food-grade oleogelators and their properties.
  • Summary of successful and potential food applications of structured oils and oleogels.
  • Discussion of the underlying principles governing oil structuring.

Conclusions:

  • Edible oil structuring, especially via oleogels, presents a promising avenue for developing nutritionally improved food products.
  • Further research is needed to address unresolved challenges and expand the application scope of oleogelators.
  • This field offers significant potential for innovation in food formulation and healthier food options.