Spreads were characterized using traditional rheological methods.
The samples derived from 30-minute incubations had the highest
elastic moduli, while those derived from 60-minute incubations had
the lowest. This is consistent with the higher levels of myristic acid,
palmitic acid, and rice bran wax contained in the 30-minute samples,
as all of these components are solid at room temperature,
which would produce a more rigid spread. The lower elastic moduli
in the 60-minute samples are consistent with the fatty acid analyses,
which suggest higher levels of oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids in
the 60-minute samples. Higher levels of liquid oil would produce a
spread that is softer in texture, which is consistent with the rheology