

The official member magazine of AOCS
Published 10 times a year, INFORM magazine provides comprehensive reviews and original articles on such topics as:
- new analytical methods and technologies
- processing technologies that improve efficiency and sustainability
- health and nutrition
- formulation science
- critical business issues
- and many other topics
Each issue includes patent abstracts compiled by a registered US patent agent, journal references assembled by a team of experts in a variety of areas, and coverage of regulatory issues from around the globe.
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Current issue - February 2025
Data science reveals new possibilities in food chemistry
As the food industry works to keep in step with changes in supply chains, health science, and flavor trends data science and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly essential tools. While the methods may be sophisticated, the goals have not changed: We want fats to carry flavor and deliver texture without breaking the bank or posing major health risks. Read about how food science researchers are using algorithms to develop new products.
Synchrotron X-ray diffraction unveils how structured oils are digested
Synchrotron X-ray diffraction provides details about structural changes within oleogel emulsions during digestion. In this article, a research group describes how they hope to understand oleogel digestibility to eventually tailor the caloric content of oleogels and make a healthy fat option.
Bigels: Filling the gaps in plant-based food applications
Food scientists can modulate the physicochemical and structural properties of bigels to provide fats that align with both wellness goals and environmental values. Read about the challenges researchers face to produce plant-based bigels for the food industry.
Programs to police the programs
In short order, AI has gone from a novelty we experimented with during COVID-19 isolations to an omnipresent fixture in our digital lives. What kind of reassurance can scientists have that these programs provide reliable information?
Fatty acids found in meat and poultry may be beneficial to human metabolism
Read about a research team studying muscle tissue to determine if they can identify what makes gut bacteria so crucial in gaining benefits from fatty acid consumption.
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