defattened

Defattened is an adjective that describes something from which fat has been removed. This process is commonly applied to food products, particularly dairy and meat. For example, defattened milk, also known as skim milk, has had most of its butterfat removed. Similarly, defattened soybean meal is a byproduct of soybean oil extraction and is often used in animal feed. The term can also be applied in a more general sense to materials or substances where the fatty components have been separated. This removal of fat can be achieved through various methods, such as centrifugation, pressing, or solvent extraction, depending on the specific substance being defattened. The purpose of defattening can vary, often related to nutritional content, processing requirements, or the desired properties of the final product.