US Patent 11834694 Structural lipids

An enzymatic glycerolysis method to convert an oil having a first monoacylgycerol (MAG), diacylglycerol (DAG), triacylglycerol (TAG) and fatty acid composition into a structured fat is provided. The method comprising the steps of exposing the oil to glycerol in the presence of an enzyme catalyst under conditions sufficient to convert the triacylglycerols to mono- and/or di-acylglycerols; and cooling the oil to yield the structured fat having a second monoacylgycerol, diacylglycerol, triacylglycerol and fatty acid composition, wherein the fatty acid composition of the oil is essentially retained in the structured fat. The structured fat provides a healthy substitute for saturated fats in foods.