glycerides
Fatty acid esters
Glycerides are esters formed from glycerol and fatty acids, the primary components of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
A glyceride molecule has one, two, or three fatty acid chains attached to a glycerol backbone—called monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides respectively.
Triglycerides are the most common form, making up the bulk of stored body fat and dietary fats.
Three-chained fat molecules
- phospholipidsLipids with phosphate groups
- monoglyceridesOne fatty acid on glycerol
- diglyceridesLipids with two fatty acids
- esterificationForming esters chemically
saponification · hydrolysis · lipase · fatty acid synthesis · lipolysis · lipogenesis · glycolipids · lipoproteins
Consumable lipid nutrients
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- saturated fatFully hydrogenated dietary lipid
- unsaturated fatLipid with incomplete hydrogen bonds
- trans fatUnsaturated lipid, harmful isomer
cholesterol · olive oil · canola oil · coconut oil · palm oil · animal fat · butter · lard
Thoroughly soaked through
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
- stearicFat-derived acid type
- oleicRelating to fat-derived acid
- butyricFatty acid, foul-smelling
long-chain · short-chain · omega-3 · omega-6 · polyunsaturated · monounsaturated · carbon chain
Substance that softens skin
- humectantMoisture-attracting substance
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- skin barrierProtective outer layer
softening · lotion · cream · balm · carrier oil · personal care · formulation · dermis
Plant-based motor fuel
- soap productionMaking cleansing agents
- saponificationFat-alkali reaction making soap
- surfactantsAgents reducing surface tension
- emulsifiersAgents binding immiscible liquids
lubricants · plasticizers · food additives · pharmaceuticals · biofuel · renewable energy
triglycerides
Three-chained fat molecules
- phospholipidsLipids with phosphate groups
- monoglyceridesOne fatty acid on glycerol
- diglyceridesLipids with two fatty acids
esterification · saponification · hydrolysis · lipase · fatty acid synthesis · lipolysis · lipogenesis · glycolipids · lipoproteins · acetylation
dietary fats
Consumable lipid nutrients
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- saturated fatFully hydrogenated dietary lipid
- unsaturated fatLipid with incomplete hydrogen bonds
trans fat · cholesterol · olive oil · canola oil · coconut oil · palm oil · animal fat · butter · lard · tallow
saturated
Thoroughly soaked through
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
- stearicFat-derived acid type
- oleicRelating to fat-derived acid
butyric · long-chain · short-chain · omega-3 · omega-6 · polyunsaturated · monounsaturated · carbon chain
emollient
Substance that softens skin
- humectantMoisture-attracting substance
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
skin barrier · softening · lotion · cream · balm · carrier oil · personal care · formulation · dermis · topical application
biodiesel
Plant-based motor fuel
- soap productionMaking cleansing agents
- saponificationFat-alkali reaction making soap
- surfactantsAgents reducing surface tension
emulsifiers · lubricants · plasticizers · food additives · pharmaceuticals · biofuel · renewable energy
glyceridesphospholipids
Lipids with phosphate groups
waxes · sterols · glycolipids · terpenes · cholesterol