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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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Last updated: May 10, 2007
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