Kinetic Analysis of the Lipase-Catalyzed Hydrolysis of Erythritol and Pentaerythritol Fatty Acid Esters: A Biotechnological Application for Making Low-Calorie Healthy Food Alternatives

Contemporary consumers demand healthier and more nourishing food, and thus, alternative foods that are low-calorie in fats and/or sugars are preferred. These desired properties may be attained by substituting the fatty acid esters of erythritol and pentaerythritol due to their antioxidant action and...

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Main Authors: Olga A. Gkini, Panagiota-Yiolanda Stergiou, Athanasios Foukis, Panayiotis V. Ioannou, Emmanuel M. Papamichael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Catalysts
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/9/965