Using urban household-level survey data from 1992 to 1998, we provide estimates of final demand for edible vegetable oils and animal fats in three regions of China based on the LinQuad incomplete demand system. For each region, the demand for the major “staple” oil is price inelastic. The demand for “condiment” or flavoring oils is more price responsive. All edible oils and fats have positive i...

Application of ultrasonic energy at 20 kHz transesterification of vegetable oil is reported. Effects of 5 important variables i.e. pulse on (s), pulse off (s), reaction time (min), power (%) and oil volume (ml) at a constant alcohol to palm oil molar ratio (9:1) and initial reaction temperature of 35°C were studied. A central composite design (CCD) based on response surface technology (RSM) was...

The addition of vegetable oils to the diets of dairy goats is an alternative to supplemental feeding during the dry period and improves the lipid profile of milk and by-products. Cheeses were produced using milk from cross bred goats (Saanen×Alpina) fed diets enriched with 4% vegetable oil (faveleira, sesame or castor), the fatty acid profile of cheeses was studied. Supplementation with vegetab...

The lubricating properties of vegetable oil are well known. However, with the advent of petroleum oils, castor oil and other vegetable oils fell out of favor. The quality of petroleum oils has improved significantly in the last few years with the introduction of Group III base oils. However, even Group III oils fall short of the inherent lubricity of vegetable oils. Analogous to advances in pet...

Distribution channel management not only consists of choosing distribution channels. In fact, probably the most difficult phase of the distribution management starts after this choice. Determining an appropriate organization strategy for distribution channel management is like a problem of concern to marketing practitioners and academics as well in this phase. In this study, the organization st...

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The present work comprises the formulation and evaluation delivery system of transdermal drug with a view of developing and preparing a losartan potassium releasing system utilizing natural oils as permeation enhancers for transdermal applications. Matrix systems were prepared by using polyvinyl pyrrolidine and ethyl cellulose (EC) polymers by incorporating dibutyl phthalate as plasticizer and ...

Rice Bran Oil is a unique vegetable oil produced from the outer brown layer of rice which is removed in the form of rice bran during the polishing process of the rice milling industry. Besides having an almost ideally balanced fatty acid profile, it is rich in natural antioxidants. A number of scientific studies conducted in India & abroad have well documented the better cholesterol lowering pr...

Vegetable oils have different unique properties owing to their unique chemical structure. Vegetable oils have a greater ability to lubricate and have higher viscosity indices. Therefore, they are being more closely examined as base oil for biolubricants and functional fluids. In spite of their many advantages, vegetable oils suffer from two major drawbacks of inadequate oxidative stability and ...

Investigations were carried out to evaluate the performance of direct injection diesel engine with medium grade low heat rejection (LHR) combustion chamber and 3 mm air gap insulated piston, 3 mm air gap insulated liner, and ceramic coated cylinder head [ceramic coating with the thickness of 500 µ was made on the inside portion of the cylinder head].The engine had different operating conditions...