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    Facts and Food Sources of Lignoceric acid (C24)

    By EmilyJanuary 8, 2019Updated:May 3, 2019No Comments1 Min Read

    Lignoceric acid also known as tetracosanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with C23H47COOH formula. It is a member of sub group known as very long chain fatty acids from 20 carbon atom onwards. It is present in various cerebrosides, wood tar and in limited amounts in most natural fats. The fatty acids of peanut oil comprises of small amounts of lignoceric acid (1.1% to 2.2%). It is a byproduct of lignin production. In mammals, it is synthesized during development of brain and present in cerebrosides.

    Food Sources

    Food name Weight (g) Lignoceric acid (g)
    Peanuts 146 1.006
    Macadamia nuts 134 0.377
    Peanut Butter 32 0.236
    Peanut oil 13.5 0.121
    Margarine 232 0.102
    Sesame seeds 150 0.080
    Sunflower seeds 46 0.034
    Brown rice 185 0.031
    Coleslaw 191 0.031
    Cashew 28.35 0.029
    French fries 164 0.025
    Chicken 133 0.024
    Quinoa 170 0.017
    Hemp seedsĀ  30 0.017
    Sorghum 192 0.015
    Crab 85 0.015
    Millet 119 0.014
    Green peas 196 0.014
    Pistachio 123 0.014
    Pizza 164 0.013

     

    References:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignoceric_acid

    https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tetracosanoic_acid#section=Top

    http://www.tuscany-diet.net/lipids/list-of-fatty-acids/lignoceric/

    https://www.caymanchem.com/product/13353/

     

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    Emily

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