Direct Determination of Thermophysical Parameter Kρc in Mayonnaise, Shortening, and Edible Oil

Abstract
Inverse photopyroelectric (IPPE) spectroscopy, a novel variant among the photothermal spectroscopies, has been used for direct determination of ( Kρc)½ in a variety of food samples. The method appears capable of thermal characterization, and when combined with more mature techniques may prove useful in food products industry and storage.