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What are animal fats and vegetable oils made up of?
Both are medium to long chain fatty acids. Fats whether from animal or plant origins are more saturated than oils, resulting in a higher melting point. Animal fats and oils usually contain some cholesterol, vegetable fats and oils never contain any cholesterol.Fatty acids are hydrocarbon chain molecules with a carboxylic acid group replacing the hydrogen atom at one end of the molecule.
Fats are made of an alcohol called what?
Fats are made of an alcohol called glycerol.
Where does glycerol come from?
Glycerol can come from plant sources such as soybeans, coconuts, or palm oil, which contain triglycerides that can be broken down into glycerol. It can also be produced as a byproduct of soap manufacturing or the production of biodiesel from fats and oils.
What two things are both animal fats and plants made up of?
yes, its made from animal fat. I'm pretty sure they melt it until its an oil, and then use it at like McDonald's. :P
What Glycerol is produced from the breakdown?
Glycerol is produced from the breakdown of lipids which are fats or oils
What Both animal fats and plants oils are made up of?
Animal fats and plant oils are made up of glycerol and fatty acids.
What food group comes from both plant and animal sources?
Fats
What makes up animal fats?
Fats are esters of fatty acids. they are made up of fatty acids and glycerol.
Is glycerin vegan?
Glycerin/ glycerol can be produced from animal fats, synthesised or by fermentation of sugars.
Is glycerol saturated?
Yes glycerol is saturated in hydrogen. Glycerol is found in both unsaturated and saturated fats and can bond with fatty acids.
What is fats made up of?
Animal fat is made of fats that are solid at room temperature. It is mainly made of glycerol and fatty acids.
What are animal fats and vegetable oils made up of?
Both are medium to long chain fatty acids. Fats whether from animal or plant origins are more saturated than oils, resulting in a higher melting point. Animal fats and oils usually contain some cholesterol, vegetable fats and oils never contain any cholesterol.Fatty acids are hydrocarbon chain molecules with a carboxylic acid group replacing the hydrogen atom at one end of the molecule.
Fats are made of an alcohol called what?
Fats are made of an alcohol called glycerol.
Where does glycerol come from?
Glycerol can come from plant sources such as soybeans, coconuts, or palm oil, which contain triglycerides that can be broken down into glycerol. It can also be produced as a byproduct of soap manufacturing or the production of biodiesel from fats and oils.
What is glycerol found in?
Glycerol is found in all fats.
What two things are both animal fats and plants made up of?
yes, its made from animal fat. I'm pretty sure they melt it until its an oil, and then use it at like McDonald's. :P
What do saturated fats and unsaturated fats have in common?
glycerol
