Solid fat index
Solid fat index (SFI) is a measure of the percentage of fat in crystalline (solid) phase to total fat (the remainder being in liquid phase) across a temperature gradient. The SFI of a fat is measured using a dilatometer that measures the expansion of a fat as it is heated; density measurements are taken at a series of standardized temperature check points.[1][2] The resulting SFI/temperature curve is related to melting qualities and flavor. For example, butter has a sharp SFI curve, indicating that it melts quickly and that it releases flavor quickly.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ Bowers, R. H. (1 March 1978). "Rapid calculation of solid fat index values from dilatometer readings". Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 55 (3): 350–351. doi:10.1007/BF02669928. ISSN 1558-9331. S2CID 96393933.
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