oleic
Derived from lipids
Oleic describes something derived from or related to oil, particularly olive oil.
The term appears almost exclusively in chemistry: oleic acid is a fatty acid abundant in olive oil and other plant and animal fats.
Oleic acid is a key component of Mediterranean diets.
Having one double bond
- omega-9Monounsaturated fatty acid
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- HDLBeneficial blood lipid
LDL · triglycerides · anti-inflammatory · heart-healthy · atherosclerosis · bioavailability · metabolic · nutraceutical
Pitted briny fruit
- avocadoCreamy tropical pit fruit
- macadamiaButtery Australian nut
- almondEdible tree nut
- hazelnutEdible seed from Corylus
pecan · canola · sunflower · safflower · peanut · sesame · lard · tallow
Substance that softens skin
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- softeningBecoming less firm
penetrating · non-comedogenic · hydrating · soothing · regenerating · sebum · absorption · formulation
First-press oil designation
- cold-pressedProcessed without heat
- virginOne sexually inexperienced
- pomaceFruit crushing residue
- EVOOAcronym for premium cooking fat
pressing · acidity · polyphenols · Mediterranean · drizzling · Italian · Greek · Spanish
Fat-derived acid type
- butyricFatty acid, foul-smelling
- glycerideGlycerol esterified with acids
- esterifiedFormed an ester bond
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
monounsaturated
Having one double bond
- omega-9Monounsaturated fatty acid
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
HDL · LDL · triglycerides · anti-inflammatory · heart-healthy · atherosclerosis · bioavailability · metabolic · nutraceutical · bioactive
olive
Pitted briny fruit
hazelnut · pecan · canola · sunflower · safflower · peanut · sesame · lard · tallow · beef fat
emollient
Substance that softens skin
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
softening · penetrating · non-comedogenic · hydrating · soothing · regenerating · sebum · absorption · formulation
extra-virgin
First-press oil designation
- cold-pressedProcessed without heat
- virginOne sexually inexperienced
- pomaceFruit crushing residue
EVOO · pressing · acidity · polyphenols · Mediterranean · drizzling · Italian · Greek · Spanish · Tuscan
stearic
Fat-derived acid type
- butyricFatty acid, foul-smelling
- glycerideGlycerol esterified with acids
- esterifiedFormed an ester bond