About the Lipid Library

The AOCS Lipid Library® is your go-to source for comprehensive and expertly curated information on lipid science and technology. Whether you're looking to understand the latest research, develop innovative products, or broaden your knowledge, this guide provides the essential tools you need to succeed.

Since January 2017, the Lipid Library has been under the expert guidance of Editor-in-Chief Alejandro Marangoni.

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Patrick Duffy and Polymorphism

The discovery and study of polymorphism in tristearin, a simple triglyceride, has…

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Biosynthesis of Plant Lipid Polyesters

All higher plants depend on extracellular lipophilic barriers that control the movement…

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Lipid Oxidation in Oil-In-Water Emulsions

1. Introduction Many food products, for example, mayonnaise, salad dressing, and milk…

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Chemistry/Physics

Animal Lipid Biochemistry Fatty acid oxidation  Glycerophosphate and acylglycerophosphate acyltransferases  Mammalian diacylglycerol…

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Oxidation of Muscle Foods

1. Why is lipid oxidation is a problem in muscle foods Lipid…