Abstract: An improved fat splitting process which eliminates the induction period encountered during pressure splitting. A partial hydrolysis is conducted prior to pressure splitting by combining a lipase in the presence of water with the fat or oil to be hydrolyzed with added agitation. Pressure splitting of this partially split triglyceride eliminates or reduces the induction period.

Abstract: Soap bars having improved lathering properties of flash foam, lather volume and lather richness are prepared by stripping natural short chain saturated fatty acids in the ranges of C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 and replacing with approximately the same weight percentage of pelargonic acid.

Abstract: A process is provided whereby significantly improved drying rates are obtained in the production of raisins. The process involves treating the grapes with a hot aqueous solution containing a lower alkyl ester of a fatty acid and alkali metal carbonate prior to the drying operation.

Abstract: A process for reducing the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acid and/or polyunsaturated fatty acid ester present in admixture with monounsaturated fatty acid and/or monounsaturated fatty acid ester is provided which comprises heating the admixture of fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters in the presence of a polymerization initiating amount of at least one organic peroxide at a temperature and for a period of time which is sufficient to effect the selective polymerization of a substantial amount of polyunsaturated fatty acid and/or polyunsaturated fatty acid ester present in said admixture, and thereafter separating the polymerized polyunsaturated fatty acid and/or polyunsaturated fatty acid ester from said admixture. The aforedescribed process is especially useful for reducing the amount of linoleic acid present in high oleic acid-content vegetable oils.