Monoglycerides
Also known as: Monoacylglycerides
Description
Monoglycerides are a type of Glyceride in which only one of the three Alcohol groups in Glycerol have formed esters with a Fatty Acid.
These Substances Enhance the Function of Monoglycerides
Digestive Enzymes
Lipases break down Triglycerides into Monoglycerides and split Monoglycerides into their constituent Fatty Acids and Glycerol.
Types of Monoglycerides
Monocaprin
Monomyristin
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