ABOUT VANASPATHI GHEE
Ambuja Vanaspati Ghee is manufactured by controlled hydrogenation of permitted vegetable oils, followed by neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, and blending with Vitamins and Sesame Oil. It is a Uniform Solid Product as required in the market.
Ambuja Vanaspati Ghee is manufactured in a modern multistage, hygienically controlled plant, under constant technical supervision.
VANASPATI GHEE
How is it different from vegetable oils?
• It is made synthetically from vegetable oils by hydrogenation.
• It contains predominantly saturated fatty acids, unlike vegetable oils.
• It has a high content of trans fatty acids.
• It has a better shelf life.
• It is fortified with vitamins A and D.
What is hydrogenation?
• In this process, the vegetable oils are hydrogenated in the presence of a catalyst under optimum conditions of temperature and pressure.
• The unsaturated fatty acids are converted into saturated fatty acids.
• The liquid oil changes into semi-solid and solid fat.
Mention the disadvantages and advantages of hydrogenation.
Disadvantages
• The unsaturated fatty acids get converted into saturated fat which is harmful.
• Trans fatty acids are produced which are more atherogenic than even saturated fatty acids.
Advantages
• Hydrogenation improves the shelf life of vegetable oil.
• Solid ghee-like consistency is preferred for certain types of cooking in Europe.
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