glyceride
Glycerol plus acids
A glyceride is an ester formed from glycerol and one or more fatty acids.
Glycerides are the primary components of fats and oils found in both plants and animals.
When glycerol bonds with one fatty acid, the result is a monoglyceride; with two, a diglyceride; with three, a triglyceride.
Triglycerides are by far the most common form, making up the bulk of dietary fats and serving as the body's main form of stored energy.
Glycerol ester, one fatty acid
- esterificationForming esters chemically
- saponificationFat-alkali reaction making soap
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- ester bondAcid-alcohol chemical linkage
lipase · fatty acids · phospholipids · lipogenesis · saturation · polyunsaturated · lipophilic
Solid fat from cream
- lardClarified pork fat
- tallowRendered animal fat
- suetHard animal fat
- cooking oilLiquid fat for cooking
margarine · shortening · vegetable oil · coconut oil · palm oil · olive oil · animal fat · rendered fat
Fatty acid breakdown pathway
- lipaseFat-dissolving enzyme
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- carnitineFatty acid transporter molecule
- ketosisFat metabolism producing ketones
lipolysis · NADH · citric acid cycle · mitochondria · oxidation · catabolism · glucagon · insulin
Edible oils and grease
- macronutrientNutrient required in quantity
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- saturated fatFully hydrogenated dietary lipid
- unsaturated fatLipid with incomplete hydrogen bonds
trans fat · omega-3 · omega-6 · fat intake · cholesterol · lipid profile · heart health · cooking oil
monoglyceride
Glycerol ester, one fatty acid
- esterificationForming esters chemically
- saponificationFat-alkali reaction making soap
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
ester bond · lipase · fatty acids · phospholipids · lipogenesis · saturation · polyunsaturated · lipophilic
butter
Solid fat from cream
cooking oil · margarine · shortening · vegetable oil · coconut oil · palm oil · olive oil · animal fat · rendered fat · adipose
beta-oxidation
Fatty acid breakdown pathway
- lipaseFat-dissolving enzyme
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- carnitineFatty acid transporter molecule
ketosis · lipolysis · NADH · citric acid cycle · mitochondria · oxidation · catabolism · glucagon · insulin · energy release
dietary fat
Edible oils and grease
- macronutrientNutrient required in quantity
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- saturated fatFully hydrogenated dietary lipid
unsaturated fat · trans fat · omega-3 · omega-6 · fat intake · cholesterol · lipid profile · heart health · cooking oil · nutritional value
- Esterstriglycerides, diglycerides, monoglyceride, monoglycerides, glycerides
- lipid esterstriglycerides, diglycerides, monoglyceride, monoglycerides, glycerides
- organic ionsacetate, formate, propionate, citrate, lactate
glyceridecarbohydrate
Sugar or starch compound
protein · polysaccharide · nucleic acid · starch · sugar
glyceridesterol
Waxy membrane compound
cholesterol · wax · phospholipid · terpene · ceramide
- glycerin soapHumectant-based cleansing bar