Fat is an important source of nutrients. Fats are formed as a result of the combination of glycerol and fatty acids. Fatty acids also consist of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids according to their saturation. In this article, I want to talk about saturated fatty acids and saturated fats.

Saturated fatty acids are fatty acids that do not contain double bonds in their hydrocarbon chains. Carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen and their destruction in the body is difficult. They are solid or semi-solid at room temperature. Palmitic acid, butyric acid, stearic acid, myristic acid are some saturated fatty acids commonly found in foods.

Saturated fat, on the other hand, is the fat formed as a result of the combination of saturated fatty acids and glycerol. Saturated fats are usually animal fats.

Foods containing saturated fatty acids;

• Fats such as tail fat, tallow, palm oil, butter, margarine
• Offal such as liver, brain, kidney, heart, head, tongue
• Ready-made products in the style of chocolate, biscuits

Saturated fats should be consumed without exceeding the daily intake. According to researchers, excessive intake of saturated fats increases cholesterol and causes cardiovascular diseases.