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What is the significance of emulsification of fats?

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Emulsification is the process of breaking down the large fat globule into smaller globule. It is necessary as it is difficult for the lipases to act on the large fat globules. Emulsification of the fats increases the efficiency of enzyme action to break down fats into fatty acid, which are easily absorbed through small intestine.


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