How are oils chemically different from fats?
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However, the main difference between them is their chemical structure. Fats are usually solid at room temperature and are composed of long-chain fatty acids that are saturated with hydrogen atoms. This means that all the carbon atoms in the fatty acid chain are Show more…
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