| abstract |
A method of producing a hard butter which comprises conducting an ester exchange reaction by treating one or more substances selected from among straight-chain saturated fatty acids having 16 to 22 carbon atoms and lower alcohol esters of the same and a triglyceride having an oleoyl group and/or a linoloyl at the 2-position with a granulated lipase powder containing lipase originating in Rhizopus oryzae and/or Rhizopus delemar and soybean flour, and, after the completion of the reaction, removing the lipase powder. This method is industrially suitable for producing a hard butter which has excellent properties as a substitute for cacao butter. |