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What happens when lye is mixed with fat?

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What happens when lye is mixed with fat?

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– The following reaction occurs Triglyceride + Sodium Hydroxide = Glycerine + Sodium Soap. This process is known as Saponification. The fat acts as an Acid and the Lye is an Alkali when these are combined they neutralise each other.

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