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linolenic acid /lin·o·len·ic ac·id/ (lin″o-len´ik) a polyunsaturated 18-carbon essential fatty acid occurring in some fish oils and many seed-derived oils. linolenic acid [lin′ōlen′ik] Etymology: Gk, linon, flax, oleum, oil an unsaturated essential fatty acid occurring in triglycerides of canola, soy, linseed, and other vegetable oils. linolenic acid an essential fatty acid; α-linolenic acid is an 18 carbon fatty acid containing three double bonds at carbons 9, 12, and 15; found in plant leaves and some vegetable oils. γ-linolenic acid is an 18 carbon fatty acid containing double bonds at carbons 6, 9 and 12; produced in animals by the desaturation of linoleic acid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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nbsp;starts out with 0% linolenic acids, some worry it could take away from the 83% market share of food-oil that soybeans now hold. The germplasm line's increased oleic acid level also correlates to a decrease in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as linoleic and linolenic acids, that cause off-odors and which break down when oxidized during aging or frying. |
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