Polyunsaturated fat
Polyunsaturated fats are fats that are usually found in items like fatty fish, nuts, and vegetable oils. Such items are typically found to be liquid at room temperature.
Chemistry
Polyunsaturated fats are long-chain organic compounds. Their molecules has more than one double bonds. The structure reduces the strength of the forces between molecules. This causes the items to have a lower melting point. This is why the items are usually liquid at room temperature.
Types
Omega 3 fatty acids
Omega 6 fatty acids
Polyunsaturated Fat Media
Chemical structure of the polyunsaturated fatty acid linoleic acid.
3D representation of linoleic acid in a bent conformation.
Chemical structure of α-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega−3 fatty acid.
