[ARTIKEL] 06 Jan 2021

Understanding Hydrogenation

Hydrogenation is a process that uses hydrogen gas to convert liquid vegetable oils into solids such as spreads/margarine. This process stabilizes the oil and prevents it from spoiling due to oxidation. The [hydrogenation] reaction (https://mamaco.co.id/article/menkenal-dalam-dalam-proses-hydrogenation) is sensitive to various factors that can negatively impact batch time, catalyst life, production speed, and selectivity.

Many related reactions have been developed for their use. Most hydrogenation uses hydrogen gas (H2), but some use alternative hydrogen sources; This process is called transfer hydrogenation. The reverse reaction or removal of hydrogen from a molecule is called dehydrogenation. (Source Wikipedia).

Coconut Oil Hydrogenation

There are two kinds of hydrogenation processes, namely: complete hydrogenation (fully hydrogenation) and partial hydrogenation (partially hydrogenation). Each will produce a different type of solid fat.

1. Complete hydrogenation

Full hydrogenation is a complete hydrogenation process that produces saturated fat in the form of stearic acid. In the body, these compounds are converted into oleic acid, a form of monounsaturated fat that does not increase LDL levels.

Besides not causing heart and blood vessel problems, perfectly hydrogenated fats are also physically better. The fat is usually denser, does not melt easily even if stored at room temperature.

2. Partial hydrogenation

Partially hydrogenation is: the process of partial (partial) hydrogenation is more dangerous because it contains trans bonds, so it is called trans fat. This type of fat is more dangerous than saturated fat because it can increase bad cholesterol or LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein).

The use of trans fats in the diet should be avoided, because an increase in LDL levels is closely related to various heart and blood vessel problems. Starting from high blood pressure (hypertension) to heart failure and stroke.

Solid Coconut Oil Mamaco Crystal : Completely hydrogenated

Solid coconut oil (mamaco crystal) is the first solid coconut oil in Indonesia. Mamaco Crystal is processed directly at the largest coconut cooking oil factory in Indonesia, namely PT. Sari Mas Permai. The hydrogenation process at PT. Sari Mas Permai is a complete hydrogenation (full hydrogenation) which produces saturated fat in the form of stearic acid. In the body, this compound is converted into oleic acid, a form of monounsaturated fat that does not increase LDL levels.

Apart from not causing heart and blood vessel problems, fully hydrogenated fats are also physically better. This fat is usually denser, does not melt easily even if stored at room temperature. Best results hydrogenated coconut oil.

To ensure you get solid coconut oil that is safe as one of the production ingredients that chooses good ingredients and guaranteed quality, PT. Sari Mas Permai has been proven to be able to provide good results with one of its products, namely solid coconut oil. Products manufactured by PT. Sari Mas Permai has been exporting to various countries in the world because it is trusted with good quality.

Sari mas Permai : Hydrogenated Coconut Oil