Saturated fats in edible oil
Q. Saturated fats are responsible for Cardiovascular Diseases in Humans. In which of the following food items highest percentage of Saturated fats can be found?- Published on 24 Nov 15a. Ground Nut Oil
b. Safflor Oil
c. Coconut Oil
d. Butter
ANSWER: Coconut Oil
- A saturated fat is a fat in which the fatty acids all have single bonds.
- Double bonds can react with hydrogen to form single bonds.
- They are called saturated, because the second bond is broken up and each half of the bond is attached to (saturated with) a hydrogen atom.
- Most animal fats are saturated. The fats of plants and fish are generally unsaturated.
Percentage of Saturated fats:
Ground Nut Oil (18%)
Safflor Oil (10%)
Coconut Oil (90%)
Butter (60%).
