Effect of shear rate on the microstructure on texture of highly saturated fats.
Results show a strong interaction between shear rate and TAG-composition.
Blends based on symmetric monounsaturated TAGs are strongly influenced by shear rate.
Only small effects of shear rate on blends based on asymmetric monounsaturated TAGs.
Stearic acid rich blends are harder and more brittle than palmitic acid rich blends.