The Effects of Cold Saponification on the Unsaponified Fatty Acid Composition and Sensory Perception of Commercial Natural Herbal Soaps
Saponification is the process in which triglycerides are combined with a strong base to form fatty acid metal salts during the soap-making process. The distribution of unsaturated and saturated fatty acid determines the hardness, aroma, cleansing, lather, and moisturizing abilities of soaps. Plant e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-09-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/9/2356 |