Extensively revised, reorganized, and expanded, the third edition of the industry standard, The Lipid Handbook reflects many of the changes in lipid science and technology that have occurred in the last decade. It places a stronger emphasis on the nutritional, medical, and agricultural aspects of lipids to reflect the increased interest and research in these areas in the past 10 years and beyond. This edition features updated chapters and expanded coverage, including additional compounds to its dictionary. Written by experts from a diverse range of fields, many of whom have contributed new research in the areas under review, this handbook remains an essential reference.

Frank D. Gunstone, John L. Harwood, John L. Harwood

Fatty Acid and Lipid Structures. Composition of Natural Lipids. Extraction, Refining, and Processing. Chemical and Biochemical Synthesis. Analysis. Physical Properties. Chemical Properties. Non-food Uses. Lipid Metabolism. Nutrition, Medical, and Agricultural Aspects.