Lipids

Question 1

PILI

Answer 1

PILI English/Other Names ?
Canarium ovatum 
Burseraceae
sterols, triterpenes, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, glycosides and tannins
Laxative Anti-oxidant

Question 2

ABUKADO

Answer 2

Avocado 
Persea americana 
Lauraceae 
lipids, fatty acids, campestrol 
for psoriasis, arthritis, obesity

Question 3

NIYOG

Answer 3

Coconut 
Cocos nucifera 
Arecaceae/Palmae 
lipids, sugar alcohols, organic acids
*Ash of bark used for scabies. *astringent *diuretic

Question 4

OKRA

Answer 4

lady’s finger, bhindi (Hindustani) and gumbo Abelmoschus esculentus
Malvaceae
quercetin, phytosterolin, dietary fiber
thickening agent, source of fiber and calcium

Question 5

GABI

Answer 5

Taro, cocoyam, elephant’s ear 
Colocasia esculenta 
Araceae 
tannins saponins flavonoids terpenoids
Used for asthma, arthritis, diarrhea, internal hemorrhage, skin disorders.

Question 6

How does fixed oil, fats, and waxes differ based on their physical and chemical characteristics?

Answer 6

• Triglycerides/Triacylglycerols-esters composed of three fatty acids joined to glycerol (trihydroxy alcohol)
• Fixed oils-triglycerides that are liquid at 15.5 to 16.5 degrees Celsius. From plant sources •Fats-triglycerides that are solid or semisolid at the same temp. From animal sources •Waxes-esters of long-chain fatty acids with long-chain monohydric alcohols (one OH gp), The carboxylic acid and the alcohol typically each have an even number of carbons.