The present invention concerns an enzymatic process for the preparation of an ingredient comprising triacylglycerols enriched either in palmitic acid at sn-2 position or in oleic acid at sn-2 position.

The present invention concerns an enzymatic process for the preparation of an ingredient comprising triacylglycerols enriched either in palmitic acid at sn-2 position or in oleic acid at sn-2 position.

Disclosed is a base oil for functional food oils and fats, a preparation method therefor and the use thereof. The base oil for functional food oils and fats is formed through ternary transesterification on medium-chain triglycerides, high-melting-point fat and oils rich in linolenic acid. The base oil for functional food oils and fats has a wide melting range, can significantly improve the glucose and lipid metabolism disorder, balance the essential and functional fatty acids in the body, and quickly replenish energy. Animal experiments were conducted and the fatty acid composition and distribution of the base oil were optimized and determined through comparative analysis based on evaluation indicators such as the improved effect in glucose and lipid metabolism and melting point.

Disclosed is a base oil for functional food oils and fats, a preparation method therefor and the use thereof. The base oil for functional food oils and fats is formed through ternary transesterification on medium-chain triglycerides, high-melting-point fat and oils rich in linolenic acid. The base oil for functional food oils and fats has a wide melting range, can significantly improve the glucose and lipid metabolism disorder, balance the essential and functional fatty acids in the body, and quickly replenish energy. Animal experiments were conducted and the fatty acid composition and distribution of the base oil were optimized and determined through comparative analysis based on evaluation indicators such as the improved effect in glucose and lipid metabolism and melting point.

Disclosed herein are mutant photosynthetic microorgnaisms having an attenuated SGI1 gene. The mutants have reduced chlorophyll and increased productivity with respect to wild type cells. Also disclosed are methods of using such mutants for producing biomass or bioproducts, and methods of screening for such mutants.

Disclosed herein are mutant photosynthetic microorgnaisms having an attenuated SGI1 gene. The mutants have reduced chlorophyll and increased productivity with respect to wild type cells. Also disclosed are methods of using such mutants for producing biomass or bioproducts, and methods of screening for such mutants.

Provided is an engineered bacterium for producing nervonic acid and/or grease. The genome of the engineering bacterium is integrated with an expression cassette expressing a protein encoded by 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase (KCS) gene and/or an exterase gene.

An enzymatic method for preparing glyceryl butyrate, comprising: (1) carrying out an esterification reaction between n-butyric acid and glycerol using lipase as a catalyst, ethyl acetate and/or ethyl formate as an additive; (2) separating the reaction product, recovering the additive by distillation under reduced pressure to obtain glyceryl butyrate. The invention uses lipase as a catalyst to catalyze the esterification reaction of n-butyric acid and glycerin at normal temperature and normal pressure, reduces the energy consumption of the reaction. Also, the reaction condition is mild, no side reaction happens, and no water-carrying agent is used. In addition, the additive increases the catalytic efficiency of the lipase and the conversion rate of butyric acid.

The present invention provides a commercially-viable-level, highly efficient production method for oil and fat that are rich in USU.

Methods of producing high purity palmitoleic acid esters from natural oils are disclosed. The natural oils may comprise plant oil, nut oil, microalgae oil, and fish oil. The methods of processing the natural oil comprise transesterification with ethanol as the reacting solvent to produce ethyl esters. Methods of producing a high purity fraction of Omega-3, 6, & 9 fatty acid esters from natural oils are also disclosed. The high purity fatty acid esters may be used in nutrition, cosmetic, and nutraceutical products.