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A schematic representation showing the hydrolysis of typical PO triglyceride. Palmitic acid, the main SFA in PO, is situated at SN-1 and SN-3 positions of TAGs. The other main FA in PO, oleic acid, is situated at SN-2 position. After digestion, FFAs are involved in the re-synthesis of new triglycerides and/or formation of Ca2+ or Mg2+ soaps. Free fatty acids, FFAs; palm oil, PO; saturated fatty acid, SFA; triglycerides, TAGs.
