Saturated Fatty Acid

Definition of Saturated Fatty Acid:

A saturated fatty acid has the maximum possible number of hydrogen atoms attached to every carbon atom.  It is said to be "saturated" with hydrogen atoms and at room temperature is a solid.  Saturated fatty acids are mostly found in animal products such as meat and whole milk.  Butter and lard are high in saturated fatty acids.

Also: Saturated Fatty Acids, SFA, SFAs

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Olive Oil

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