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What Is Linoelaidic Acid (18:2 t,t) & What Foods Can I Find It In?

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Linoelaidic acid is a polyunsaturated trans fatty acid, TFA.

Linoelaidic acid is a trans-isomer of linoleic acid.

It belongs to the class of organic compounds known as lineolic acids and derivatives.

Linoelaidic acid is used in the manufacturing of a variety of foods and is commonly found in industrially hydrogenated plant oils.


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Two trans Double Bonds

Linoelaidic acid is a branched fatty acid derived from linoleic acid, which is a kind of essential fatty acid, and has been found in various edible oils.

Linoelaidic acid is an octadecadienoic acid, with two trans double bonds at positions 9 and 12. (source )

It can be found in plant glycosides and is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition.

Linoelaidic acid is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes.

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Linoelaidic Acid Is A trans Fatty Acid

Linoelaidic acid is a nonconjugated trans fatty acid that is linked to heart diseases.

Trans fatty acids are normally not detected in raw food oils. But is a very common unsaturated fat in partially hydrogenated oils.

Trans fatty acids are produced during industrial hydrogenation of plant oils. (source )

Uses Of Linoelaidic Acid

Linoelaidic acid is used in the manufacturing of a variety of foods and pharmaceutical products.

For example, it is a building block for the synthesis of a broad spectrum of natural products and is used in the manufacture of vitamin D3, retinoids and corticosteroids.

It is also a precursor to a number of naturally occurring compounds that are highly prized in the cosmetic and food industry.


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Foods You Can Find Linoelaidic Acid (18:2 t,t) In

You find Linoelaidic Acid (18:2 t,t) mostly in fats and oil, beef, pork, sausage and luncheon meat products.

Examples of food sources include

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