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Saponification is a process that produces soap. Soaps are salts of fatty acids. In distillation, when a spirit contains a significant amount of tails, saponification can occur when proofed down (diluted) too quickly. | Saponification is a process that produces soap. Soaps are salts of fatty acids. In distillation, when a spirit contains a significant amount of tails, saponification can occur when proofed down (diluted) too quickly. | ||
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Saponification is a process that produces soap. Soaps are salts of fatty acids. In distillation, when a spirit contains a significant amount of tails, saponification can occur when proofed down (diluted) too quickly.