caprenin

a randomized triglyceride primarily comprising caprylic, capric and behenic acids; a suitable replacement for cocoa butter and other confectionery fats; its reduced energy value is due to the incomplete absorption of its C20-C24 very long chain saturated fatty acids

Also Known As:

Caprenin

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Carboxylic Acids: 973
  - Acyclic Acids
    - Caprylates: 33
      - caprenin: 1
Lipids: 114793
- Fatty Acids: 27405
  - Caprylates: 33
    - caprenin: 1
  - Decanoic Acids: 5
    - caprenin: 1
- Glycerides: 109
  - Triglycerides: 40895
    - caprenin: 1

Related Diseases

1.	Body Weight (Weight, Body) 12/01/1993 - "No significant differences in body weight gain were measured with the balanced caloric diets, although feed conversion efficiency was reduced in the high-dose caprenin group. "