{"id":758,"date":"2019-01-04T10:08:41","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T10:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/nutrition\/?p=758"},"modified":"2019-05-03T09:29:58","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T09:29:58","slug":"arachidic-acid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/nutrition\/arachidic-acid\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts and Food Sources of Arachidic acid (C20)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arachidic acid also called eicosanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid having 20-carbon chain. It is a minor constituent of cupua\u00e7u butter, perilla oil, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/peanut-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">peanut oil<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/corn-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">corn oil<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/cocoa-butter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cocoa butter<\/a>. It comprises 7.08% of the fats from fruit of Durio graveolens (durian species). The name is derived from Latin &#8220;arachis&#8221; which means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/peanuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">peanut<\/a>. It is formed by hydrogenation of arachidonic acid. It is used for the production of photographic materials, detergents and lubricants. Due to its surfactant like properties, this acid is used to manufacture cosmetics, soaps and food packaging.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1255 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Food-sources-of-Arachidic-acid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"2974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Food-sources-of-Arachidic-acid.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Food-sources-of-Arachidic-acid-241x1024.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Diets high in saturated fatty acids such as arachidic acid promote serum low-density lipoproteins resulting in high blood cholesterol levels. In 1854, it was first discovered by G\u00f6ssmann A. in peanuts oil. It is a white crystalline solid in purified form which is insoluble in water with boiling point at 328 \u00b0C (622.4 \u00b0F; 601.15 K) at 760 mmHg and melting point at 75.5 \u00b0C (167.9 \u00b0F; 348.65 K).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food Sources of Arachidic acid<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><strong>Food name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\"><strong>Weight (g)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"188\"><strong>Arachidic acid (g)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/macadamia-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macadamia nuts<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">134<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">2.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/peanuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peanuts<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">144<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.962<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/health-benefits-sesame-seeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sesame seeds<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">150<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.520<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/margarine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Margarine<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">232<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.318<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/pine-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pine nuts<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">135<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.309<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/brazil-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brazilnuts<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">133<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/kielbasa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kielbasa<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">370<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.181<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/amaranth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amaranth grain<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">193<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/hemp-seeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hemp seeds<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">30<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.094<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/canola-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canola oil<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">14<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.091<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/health-benefits-of-cashew-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cashew<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">28.35<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.075<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/pecans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pecans<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">109<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.075<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/health-benefits-of-walnuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Walnuts<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">117<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.074<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/coleslaw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coleslaw<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">191<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.061<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/swiss-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swiss cheese<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">132<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.058<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/pistachios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pistachio<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">123<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.057<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/sunflower-seed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunflower<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">46<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.053<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/quinoa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quinoa<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">170<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.051<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/soybean-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soybean oil<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">13.6<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.049<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/parmesan-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parmesan cheese<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">100<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">0.046<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arachidic acid also called eicosanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid having 20-carbon chain. It is a minor constituent of cupua\u00e7u butter, perilla oil, peanut oil, corn oil, and cocoa butter. It comprises 7.08% of the fats from fruit of Durio graveolens (durian species). The name is derived from Latin &#8220;arachis&#8221; which means peanut. 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