What is the hydrolysis of lipids?

This reaction is catalyzed by lipase enzyme or can occur via non-enzymatic hydrolysis. Partial hydrolysis of triglycerides will yield mono- and di- glycerides and free fatty acids. To know more about it can you do yourself a favour? I think you can!! Just slide through the slides in this link Lipid hydrolysis. read more

Hydrolysis is the breakdown of a substance by the addition of water. Fats and oils are hydrolyzed by moisture to yield glycerol and 3 fatty acids. This leads to hydrolytic rancidity of food product characterized by unpleasant flavor and aroma thereby making it undesirable forconsumers. read more

We know that, Hydrolysis is the breakdown of a substance by the addition of water. Fats and oils are hydrolyzed by moisture to yield glycerol and 3 fatty acids. Chemically fats are esters, so they are liable to hydrolysis. This reaction is catalyzed by lipase enzyme or can occur via non-enzymatic hydrolysis. read more

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