Abstract: Compositions useful as bioplasticizers that include a functionalized fatty acid oil having an ester head group and a fatty acid backbone.

Abstract: Compositions useful as bioplasticizers that include a functionalized fatty acid oil having an ester head group and a fatty acid backbone.

Abstract: A composition includes estolide esters of vegetable oil fatty acid alkyl esters where the vegetable oil has an unsaturation greater than 90 IV. The fatty acid alkyl esters include unsaturated and saturated fatty acid alkyl esters, and each unsaturated fatty acid alkyl ester has greater than one estolide ester functionality.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for preparing a potassium chloride composition useful for reducing sodium content and flavoring low solid food products, including mixing potassium chloride, a taste modifier, and a fat, at a temperature above the melting point of the fat, and cooling the mixture below the melting point of the fat to form the salt composition. Embodiments further include the addition of other chloride compositions, including sodium chloride, to potassium chloride, a taste modifier and a fat.

Abstract: Candle compositions are disclosed which include a high concentration of liquid oils, yet are solid due the incorporation of wax-monoesters; thereby enhancing the scope, quality and functionality of candles. The wax-monoesters may be obtained from natural plant based waxes, including rice bran wax. Candles based on the candle compositions and methods of making the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition includes estolide esters of vegetable oil fatty acid alkyl esters where the vegetable oil has an unsaturation greater than 90 IV. The fatty acid alkyl esters include unsaturated and saturated fatty acid alkyl esters, and each unsaturated fatty acid alkyl ester has greater than one estolide ester functionality.

Abstract: Candle compositions are disclosed which include a high concentration of liquid oils, yet are solid due the incorporation of wax-monoesters; thereby enhancing the scope, quality and functionality of candles. The wax-monoesters may be obtained from natural plant based waxes, including rice bran wax. Candles based on the candle compositions and methods of making the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a trans fat replacement system that is a stable and shelf storable mixture of an edible oil and an expanded, low-density carbohydrate for use in preparing baked goods having a reduced trans fat content. Depending upon formulation and processing, the mixture can have a consistency ranging from generally granular to an almost paste-like consistency. The trans fat replacement system consists of at least one edible oil and an expanded, low-density carbohydrate having a bulk density less than about 0.4 g/cc. The trans fat replacement system can be used to reduce or eliminate the amounts of traditional fats used to make baked goods. In one representative formulation, the trans fat replacement system can take the form of a generally, paste-like mixture that is suitable for spreading and is especially useful for the preparation of laminated dough products such as biscuits and croissants.

Abstract: Symmetrical polyols, polyol esters, polyesters, polyurethanes, triazoles, and polyvinylethers derived from glycerol and methods of making the symmetrical polyols, polyesters, polyurethanes, polyhydroxyvinylethers and triazoles are discussed. Also provided is a method of making serinol.

Abstract: Compositions that include an oxidizable fatty acid-containing oil and wax capable of limiting oxidation of the oil are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions that include an ingestible fatty acid-containing oil and an ingestible wax. Polyunsaturated fatty acid-containing oils may be stabilized by mixing the oil with a melted wax capable of limiting oxidation of the oil, and allowing the mixture to cool.

Abstract: Oils containing a triacylglycerol polyol ester and a non-glycerol polyol ester are described, as well as methods of making such oils. Methods for improving lubrication properties of a vegetable oil also are described.

Abstract: Symmetrical polyols, polyol esters, polyesters, polyurethanes, triazoles, and polyvinylethers derived from glycerol and methods of making the symmetrical polyols, polyesters, polyurethanes, polyhydroxyvinylethers and triazoles are discussed. Also provided is a method of making serinol.

Abstract: Oils containing a triacylglycerol polyol ester and a non-glycerol polyol ester are described, as well as methods of making such oils. Methods for improving lubrication properties of a vegetable oil also are described.

Abstract: Plants, seeds and oils having a total long chain monounsaturated content of at least about 82% and an erucic acid content of at least about 15% are described. Methods for producing plants having the profiled fatty acid content are also described.

Abstract: Plants, seeds and oils having a total long chain monounsaturated content of at least about 82% and an erucic acid content of at least about 15% are described. Methods for producing plants having the profiled fatty acid content are also described.

Abstract: Oils containing a triacylglycerol polyol ester and a non-glycerol polyol ester are described, as well as methods of making such oils. Methods for improving lubrication properties of a vegetable oil also are described.

Abstract: A process for modifying an unsaturated triacylglycerol oil, such as an vegetable oil stock, to enhance its fluidity and/or oxidative stability is provided. Lubricants containing a modified an unsaturated triacylglycerol oil and methods for their production and use are also provided.

Abstract: Oils containing a triacylglycerol polyol ester and a non-glycerol polyol ester are described, as well as methods of making such oils. Methods for improving lubrication properties of a vegetable oil also are described.

Abstract: A process for modifying an unsaturated polyol fatty acid ester stock, such as an unsaturated triacylglycerol oil, to enhance its reactivity provided. The method includes reacting the unsaturated polyol fatty acid ester stock with an oxygenating agent, such as an oxygen-containing gas. Tempering oils containing reactive polyol fatty acid esters and methods for their production and use are also provided.

Abstract: A process for modifying an unsaturated triacylglycerol oil, such as an vegetable oil stock, to enhance its fluidity and/or oxidative stability is provided. Lubricants containing a modified an unsaturated triacylglycerol oil and methods for their production and use are also provided.