Those fatty acids where there are only single bonds within the chain.
E.g.: lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, or arachidic acid.
As opposed to unsaturated fats.
Synonyms:
saturated fatty acids, saturates
Those fatty acids where there are only single bonds within the chain.
E.g.: lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, or arachidic acid.
As opposed to unsaturated fats.