Question

Which is the correct descending order of level of saturated fatty acids in following fats of animal origin?

• A. milk fat $>$ beef $>$ pig $>$ chicken $>$ marine fish
• B. beef $>$ milk fat $>$ chicken $>$ pig $>$ marine fish
• C. chicken $>$ beef $>$ pig $>$ marine fish $>$ milk fat
• D. milk fat $>$ beef $>$ pig $>$ marine fish $>$ chicken

Hint:

Ruminant fats (milk fat, beef) are always more saturated than non-ruminant animal fats (pig, poultry) and fish oils due to microbial biohydrogenation in the rumen.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A