Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a well-recognized
technique to check the identity and structure of chemical compounds. It provides unique
approaches for the analysis of edible oils and fats. It is well on its path for utilization as
a green and non-destructive analytical technique to check the quality of edible oils in
edible oil processing industries. This chapter includes brief information about
applications of NMR spectroscopy for the determination of important parameters of
edible oils and fats. It is anticipated that a number of classical standard methods based
on titration will be substituted by NMR technique in the near future. The use of costly
organic solvents could be avoided using external deuterium lock which will not only
reduce the cost of toxic chemicals but also save the natural environment. From the
perspective of quality control (QC) practice, the classical methods are laborious, time
consuming and without documentary proof. While NMR spectroscopic results are very
clear, accurate and reproducible containing a documentary proof in the form of NMR
spectra.
Keywords: Applications, NMR spectroscopy, Oil and fats, Quality control
practice, Quantitative Analysis.
