A computer method for the analysis of dilatometric measurements on fats

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Summary: Computer programs were developed for the detailed analysis of raw dilatometric data on fats. the method calculates and plots the best fit polynomial curves of temperature versus the following:(a) percentage solid fat;(b) percentage solid change per °C and(c) specific volume.The best fit equation of different fats can be used to determine theoretically the melting behaviours of fat mixtures and the ideal proportions of different fats to be blended together to approximate a desired fat in melting characteristics between any prescribed temperature limits.Curves as high as sixth order can be fitted to utilize shoulder and toe portions of the analytical curves without distorting straight line segments.