What Are The Chemical Makeup Of Fat?

Fats are important dietary requirement and rich source of essential fatty acids. Vitamins like A, D, E and K are fat soluble and are absorbed through fats only. Chemically, fats consist of fatty acids and triesters of glycerol. Fats can be in liquid or solid form at room temperature. Fats can be saturated or unsaturated. Fats are usually insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents.