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Palmitic Acid

What is Palmitic Acid?

Palmitic acid is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in animals and plants. It is a major component of the oil from palm trees. [1]


History

Palmitic acid was discovered by Edmond Frémy in 1840, in saponified palm oil. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Palmitic Acid


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Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources, Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Palmitic Acid - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchMay 18, 2009 @ 12:12 AM

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