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Polymorphism refers to the triglyceride of the same chemical structure but will form crystals of different sizes and shapes. Essentially, it
refers to those fats of identical chemcial structure but because of different cooling and stirring conditions it will form different types of
crystals.
An example is when butter warms up and melts in the summer. The melting does not change the chemical structure of the butter fat.
When it cools naturally in the home it generally forms a different larger crystal.
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