This document discusses technology related to oils and fats. It defines oils and fats as lipids composed of triglycerides, which are esters of glycerol bonded to three fatty acid units. The main difference between oils and fats is that fats are solid at room temperature due to higher saturated fatty acid content, while oils are liquid due to higher unsaturated fatty acid content. The document outlines important properties and uses of oils and fats, including as prepared edible products, sources like animal fats and vegetable oils, production statistics, industrial uses, and identification methods based on physical and chemical characteristics.