Susan’s Soap making 101
Lesson 1 - a little definition
Saponification - Fat and oils are also known as triglycerides. Triglycerides are made of three fatty acids and a glycerol (figure). Strong alkali, like sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH, react with triglycerides to form glycerin and fatty acid salts—soap!
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