Description
Perform winterising on fats which consists in removing fatty stearin.
Alternative labels
winterise fat
remove fats
take away fats
cut out fats
cut off fats
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Winterise fats is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Blending plant operator: Blending plant operators control equipment to weigh and mix vegetable oils used in products such as salad oil and margarines. They tend pump oils to perform the blending according to specific formulas. They draw off samples of mixed oil to examine its texture and colour and based on that make adjustments to blending processes.
Optional skill
Winterise fats is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Winterise fats – ESCO
