Noun: elaidic acid
- A monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods
"Health authorities recommend limiting the intake of elaidic acid due to its potential negative effects on cardiovascular health"
Derived forms: elaidic acids
Type of: monounsaturated fatty acid, trans fat, trans fatty acid
Encyclopedia: Elaidic acid