Microsoft Word - Transfat report_Attachments.doc

For convenience, fatty acids are commonly referred to as based on the number of carbons and the number of double bonds in the molecule. For example, the saturated fatty acid palmitic acid is referred to as ‘C16:0’, the MUFA oleic acid as ‘18:1’, and the triple double bond PUFA linolenic acid as ‘C18:3’. ................
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