| SDA | Stearidonic acid |
| LA | Linoleic acid |
| ALA | Alpha linolenic acid |
| GLA | Gamma linolenic acid |
| ARA | Arachidonic acid |
| EPA | Eicosapentaenoic acid |
| DHA | Docosahexaenoic acid |
| PUFA | Polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| GC | Gas chromatography |
| VLCPUFA | Very-long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| CDW | Cell dry weight |
| SAFA | Saturated fatty acids |
| MUFA | Mono-unsaturated fatty acids |
| TFA | Total fatty acids |