FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD CHEMISTRY

CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
A
Saturated fats are liquid and unsaturated fats are solid..
B
Saturated fats are solid and unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature
C
Saturated fats are healthier for you than unsaturated fats.
D
Saturated fats contain double carbon bonds and unsaturated fats have single bonds.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saturated fats (including a type called trans fat) tend to stay solid and can cause fatty deposits in blood vessels, leading to atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries"). By contrast, unsaturated fats stay liquid at room temperature and are less likely to clog your arteries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature. The most common sources of saturated fats are meats and dairy products. Unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fats made up of saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature.

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