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Holem Hashm Rasul
Collage Agriculture / Department of Food Sciences
October /2014
Food Lipids
Lipids Lipids
Lipids are biological molecules that are insoluble in Lipids are biological molecules that are insoluble in
water but soluble in nonpolar solvents.water but soluble in nonpolar solvents.
Types of LipidsTypes of Lipids
1.Fats and oils (Triglycerides)1.Fats and oils (Triglycerides)
2.Phospholipids2.Phospholipids
3. Steroids as they do not contain fatty 3. Steroids as they do not contain fatty acidsacids
Fats & Oils Triglycerides – Fats & Oils Triglycerides –
1. Predominate form of fat in foods1. Predominate form of fat in foods
and major storage form of fat in the bodyand major storage form of fat in the body, , also called triacylglycerols.also called triacylglycerols.
2. Esters of glycerol.2. Esters of glycerol.
3. Produced by esterification.3. Produced by esterification.
4. Formed when the hydroxyl groups of 4. Formed when the hydroxyl groups of glycerol react with the carboxyl groups of glycerol react with the carboxyl groups of fatty acids.fatty acids.
Triglycerides – Fats & OilsTriglycerides – Fats & Oils
HH
H C-OHH C-OH
H C-OHH C-OH
H C-OHH C-OH
H H
Fatty AcidFatty Acid
Fatty Acid Fatty Acid
Fatty Acid
Fatty Acid
Glycerol Monoglyceride Diglyceride TriglycerideGlycerol Monoglyceride Diglyceride Triglyceride
Structure of TriglycerideStructure of Triglyceride
OHCH2
OH
OHCH2
CHO
(CH2)14CH3CHO
O
(CH2)14CH3CHO
O
(CH2)14CH3CHO
glycerol + 3 fatty acids → triglyceride + H2O
O
O
C (CH2)14CH3
CH O
O
C (CH2)14CH3
CH2 O
O
C (CH2)14CH3
CH2
→
+ 3H2O
1.1. HydrogenationHydrogenation Unsaturated compounds rUnsaturated compounds react with Heact with H22
CC=C bonds =C bonds C–CC–C bondsbonds
2. 2. HydrolysisHydrolysis Split by water and acid or enzyme catalystSplit by water and acid or enzyme catalyst Produce glycerol and 3 fatty acidsProduce glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Properties of TriglyceridesProperties of Triglycerides
1.1. Energy storageEnergy storage
2.2. Physical & thermal insulatorPhysical & thermal insulator
3.3. Carrier of fat soluble vitaminsCarrier of fat soluble vitamins
Functions of TriglyceridesFunctions of Triglycerides
Fatty AcidsFatty Acids
1.1. long-chain carboxylic acids.long-chain carboxylic acids.
2.2. Typically contain 12-18 carbon Typically contain 12-18 carbon atoms.atoms.
3.3. insoluble in water.insoluble in water.
4.4. Can be saturated or unsaturated.Can be saturated or unsaturated.
5.5. Some contain double bondsSome contain double bonds
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Properties of SaturatedProperties of SaturatedFatty AcidsFatty Acids
1. Saturated = C–C bonds
2. Closely packed
3. Strong attractions between chains
4. High melting points
5. Solids at room temperature
COOHCOOHCOOH
Properties of UnsaturatedProperties of UnsaturatedFatty AcidsFatty Acids
1.1. Contain one or more double CContain one or more double C=C bonds=C bonds
2.2. Nonlinear chains do not allow molecules to pack Nonlinear chains do not allow molecules to pack closelyclosely
3.3. Few interactions between chains.Few interactions between chains.
4.4. Low melting points.Low melting points.
5.5. Liquids at room temperature.Liquids at room temperature.6.6. Cis double bonds.Cis double bonds.
C CH H
COOHcis double bond
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Peanuts
PhospholipidsPhospholipids
1. similar to triglycerides in structure except only 2 fatty acids + choline
2. Structure with two distinct parts-Fat soluble part.-Water soluble part (phosphate + N-compound)
3. Phospholipids in foods: Lecithin, egg yolks, soybeans, wheat germ, peanuts
Functions of PhospholipidsFunctions of Phospholipids
1. Cell membrane structure1. Cell membrane structure
2. Emulsifier 2. Emulsifier
(helps keep fats in solution)(helps keep fats in solution)
- Fat digestion- Fat digestion
- Fat transport in blood- Fat transport in blood
SterolsSterols
Structure Consists of Carbon Rings
Sterols (Sterols (Cholesterol)Cholesterol)
Cholesterol is a sterols – in foods andCholesterol is a sterols – in foods and
made by the liver; dietary sources made by the liver; dietary sources include egg yolks, liver, meats, dairy include egg yolks, liver, meats, dairy productsproducts
Functions of CholesterolFunctions of Cholesterol
1.1. Cell membrane structureCell membrane structure2.2. Precurser for:Precurser for:
-Bile acids-Bile acids-Steroid hormones-Steroid hormones-Vitamin D-Vitamin D
3.3. Sources: Sources: -Animal fats only-Animal fats only-Made in liver (non-dietary essential)-Made in liver (non-dietary essential)
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