| AV | Acid value |
| DH | Degree of hydrolysis |
| DOE | Design of the experiment |
| DSC | Differential scanning calorimetry |
| FTIR | Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy |
| IV | Iodine value |
| MUFA | Monounsaturated fatty acid |
| PUFA | Polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| PV | Peroxide value |
| SFA | Saturated fatty acid |
| SV | Saponification value |
| Tc | Crystallization temperature |
| Tm | Melting temperature |