About the Lipid Library

The AOCS Lipid Library® is your go-to source for comprehensive and expertly curated information on lipid science and technology. Whether you're looking to understand the latest research, develop innovative products, or broaden your knowledge, this guide provides the essential tools you need to succeed.

Since January 2017, the Lipid Library has been under the expert guidance of Editor-in-Chief Alejandro Marangoni.

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Edible Oil Processing

In the present context, the term edible oil processing covers the range of industrial…

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The Highs and Lows of Cannabis Testing

October 2016 With increasing legalization of both adult recreational and medical cannabis,…

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The secrets of Belgian chocolate

By Laura Cassiday May 2012 Like a bonbon nestled snugly in a…

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Hempseed oil in a nutshell

By J.C. Callaway March 2010 Industrial hemp is as a class of…

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What is unrefined, extra virgin cold-pressed avocado oil?

By Marie Wong, Cecilia Requejo-Jackman, and Allan Woolf April 2010 The high…