| abstract |
Fats or oils useful for cooking applications comprising 10 to 90% DAG and at least 15% solids at room temperature are described. In certain embodiments, the fat or oil is derived from palm oil, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, corn oil, rapeseed oil, grapeseed oil, rice bran oil, sesame oil, and peanut oil, or a combination thereof, and consumed Health benefits include reduced serum LDL per unit, increased serum HDL, reduced total serum cholesterol, reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, reduced risk of diabetes, improved fetal health, improved insulin sensitivity, reduced risk of hypertension, and increased resistance to obesity Indicates. Food compositions using the fats or oils of the present invention and methods of improving health are also described. |