LIPIDS Chapter 6
Typical Fatty Acid Structure H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H omega end alpha end (methyl group) (carboxyl group)
Degrees of Saturation Saturated Unsaturated Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated
Saturated Fatty Acid Structure H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H omega end alpha end All single bonds to hydrogen
Monounsaturated Fatty Acid Structure H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C=C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H omega end alpha end One double bond
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Structure H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C--C--C=C--C--C=C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H omega end alpha end > 2 double bonds
Essential Fatty Acid Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C=C--C--C =C--C--C=C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H omega end alpha end 1st double bond is located on the 3rd carbon from the omega end
Essential Fatty Acid Omega-6 (alpha-linoleic acid) H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C-- C--C =C--C--C=C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H omega end alpha end 1st double bond is located on the 6th carbon from the omega end
Triglycerides + (Ester bond) H O H--C--O--C-- O H H H--C--OH O HO-C-R R + H2O + R + H20 R + H20 (Ester bond) Glycerol + 3 FA’s Triglyceride + 3 H20
Triglycerides + Fatty Acid esterification deesterfication H O H H--C--O--C-- O H H H--C--OH Fatty Acid + Fatty Acid Fatty Acid esterification deesterfication
Functions of Triglycerides Provide energy Efficient storage of energy Insulation Protection Transport fat-soluble vitamins Satiety Flavor and texture
Emulsification
Cholesterol Content in Food
Digestion of lipids
Absorption of lipids
Chylomicrons
Transport of Lipids
Transport of Lipids
Transport of Lipids
Atherosclerosis
Cis and Trans Fatty Acid
Hydrogenation Process
Trans Fatty Acids in Foods