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Which type of oils are mixtures of triglycerides?
Which type of oils are mixtures of triglycerides?
- Seed oils
- Palm oil
- Olive oil
- Vegetable fats (correct)
In which region were olives turned into olive oil by 4500 BC?
In which region were olives turned into olive oil by 4500 BC?
- Palestine (correct)
- Israel
- Egypt
- Babylon
For what purpose were vegetable oils used in ancient Egypt?
For what purpose were vegetable oils used in ancient Egypt?
- Lighting fuel for lamps
- Cooking
- Medicine
- All of the above (correct)
Which vegetable oil became a highly sought-after commodity by British traders during the Industrial Revolution?
Which vegetable oil became a highly sought-after commodity by British traders during the Industrial Revolution?
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Which vegetable oil is an example of fats from other parts of fruits?
Which vegetable oil is an example of fats from other parts of fruits?
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Study Notes
Types of Oils
- Triglycerides are mixtures of oils.
Ancient History of Oils
- Olives were turned into olive oil by 4500 BC in the Mediterranean region.
Uses of Vegetable Oils
- In ancient Egypt, vegetable oils were used for lighting and as offerings to the gods.
Industrial Revolution and Vegetable Oils
- Palm oil became a highly sought-after commodity by British traders during the Industrial Revolution.
Fats from Fruits
- Avocado oil is an example of fats from other parts of fruits.
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