lecture 28 Flashcards
complex lipids
lipids that contain fatty acids
lipids that do not contain fatty acids
cholesterol, vitamins, pigments, etc
how do trans fatty acids form
partial dehyfrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids
why trans fatty acids formed
increase shelf life or stability at high temperature of oils used in cooking
do trans or cis fa have higher melting points
trans
soild at room temp
saturated fa
medium + long chain fatty acids
liquid at room temp
short chain fatty acids
unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA + PUFA)
zero value for trans fat
less than 0.5 grams per serving
cholesterol-free
less than 2 milligrams of cholesterol
no more than 2 grams of saturated fat per serving
sugar free
less than 0.5 g of sugar per serving
essential fatty acids
omega 3 and omega 6
omega 3 FA
- alpha linolenic acid
- eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
- docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
omega 6 FA
- linoleic acid
arachidonic acid