Enzymatic synthesis of oligo- and polysaccharide fatty acid esters

► Lipases and proteases are used for the synthesis of carbohydrate fatty acid esters. ► Immobilisation improves enzyme activity in organic solvents. ► Super critical fluids and ionic liquids can be used for enzymatic esterification. ► Enzymatic esterified oligo- and polysaccharides have improved functionalities.