Lignoceric acid, also known as tetracosanoic acid, is a normal carboxylic acid, a very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA). Lignoceric acid is a constituent of cerebrosides and of sphingomyelin.
Lignoceric acid, a 24-carbon saturated (24:0) fatty acid and in mammals, it is synthesized during brain development.
The fatty acids of peanut oil contain small amounts of lignoceric acid (1.1% – 2.2%). This fatty acid is also a byproduct of lignin production. Reduction of lignoceric acid yields lignoceryl alcohol.
The tamarind kernel oil from India is unique in having a large proportion (22.3%) of the saturated fatty acid, lignoceric acid. The only other oil that has been reported to contain substantial quantities of lignoceric acid comes from the seed of coral wood.
Lignoceric acid
The primary goal of food is to promote our health and general well-being. Food science entails comprehending the characteristics, composition, and behaviors of food constituents in different situations, such as storage, handling, and consumption.
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