AH 2330 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Flax, Zymology, Low-Density Lipoprotein
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Number of double bonds determine the firmness of the fat (double bond adds a kink so. O3 fatty acids (fish, salmon, flax seed and canola) are heathy for us bc they reduce. 18:1 main fatty acid in olive oil that is a monounsaturated fatty acid with cis double bond. Provides energy, flavor to food, and mouth feel. Cell membrane structure, cellular signaling, gene expression, nervous system, vision. Provision of essential fatty acids (we cant make these so much add to diet) Manufacturers round down so if it says 0 grams of trans fat it can still have 0. 5 grams per serving > shouldn"t consume more than 2 grams per day! Where is it mainly found with bend in it > cardioprotective. What is the difference between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids and viscosity, ie how solid they are? they are less firm) so saturated fats are normally solid at room temperature.
