TABLE 3.
Fatty acid composition of coconut oil
| Fatty acid | % of Total fatty acids a |
|---|---|
| Caproic acid (6:0) | 0.55 ± 0.14 |
| Caprylic acid (8:0) | 10.51 ± 0.43 |
| Capric acid (10:0) | 6.14 ± 0.53 |
| Lauric acid (12:0) | 50.79 ± 1.55 |
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 18.69 ± 0.36 |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 6.87 ± 0.43 |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 2.48 ± 0.25 |
| Oleic acid (18:1 n−9) | 3.41 ± 0.23 |
| Linoleic acid (18:2 n−6) | 0.44 ± 0.15 |
| Arachidic acid (20:0) | 0.11 ± 0.03 |
| Σ SFA | 96.15 ± 3.73 |
| Σ MUFA | 3.41 ± 0.23 |
| Σ PUFA | 0.44 ± 0.15 |
| Σ MCFA | 68 ± 2.65 |
| Σ LCFA | 32 ± 1.46 |
a
Mean ± SD (n = 3). MCFA represents medium‐chain fatty acids (C6–C12); LCFA represents long‐chain fatty acids (C14–C24); SFA represents saturated fatty acids; MUFA represents monounsaturated fatty acids; PUFA represents polyunsaturated fatty acids.