Determination of Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty acids are found as an important component of lipids in animals, plants and microorganisms. A fatty acid can be defined as a straight chain consisting of an even number of carbon atoms along the length of the chain and with hydrogen atoms at one end of the chain and a carboxyl group (-COOH) at the other end. Fatty acids are generally found in triglyceride form, in combination with glycerol.

Fatty acids are used in a wide range of commercial areas. Apart from the food industry, it is also used in soap, detergent and cosmetic products.
• Soaps are sodium and potassium salts of fatty acids,
• They are used in skin care products to help maintain healthy skin appearance and function.

In the food industry; “Determination of Fatty Acids Composition” in fats and oils is an important analysis. For an oil to be of high quality, it must meet many conditions. One of these conditions is the distribution and position of fatty acids in the oil.

For this reason, oil samples are evaluated within the scope of the Food Codex Communiqué on Oils Called by Plant Names and the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Olive Oil and Pomace Oil Analysis Methods.

For the Determination of Fatty Acids Composition in Foods, please contact Nanolab Food Analysis Laboratory.