deodorization

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Deodorization is the act or process of eliminating or preventing offensive odors. It can also refer to making something unpleasant or reprehensible more acceptable, such as when propaganda attempts to deodorize a history of abuses. The term is derived from the verb "deodorize," which means to remove or prevent bad smells.12345

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fat and oil processing
Deodorization
Odourless and tasteless fats first came into high demand as ingredients for the manufacture of margarine, a product designed to duplicate the flavour and texture of butter. Most fats, even after refining, have characteristic flavours and odours, and vegetable fats especially have a relatively…
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Odourless and tasteless fats first came into high demand as ingredients for the manufacture of margarine, a product designed to duplicate the flavour and texture of butter. Most fats, even after refining, have characteristic flavours and odours, and vegetable fats especially have a relatively…
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