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What do you mean by emulsification of fats?


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Fat:

  1. This is a very necessary component of our diet and is needed for the absorption of vitamins such as vitamin A and D.

Emulsification of fat:

  1. It is the process by which fat is broken down into smaller fragments that makes the action of enzymes easier to digest the fats.
  2. It is known to help digest fats into fatty acids and glycerol which are very easily absorbed when they reach the small intestine.

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