noun
- a white crystalline fat that is the main component of palm oil and occurs naturally in many animal and plant fats
Usage: chemistry; biochemistry
Examples
- Palmitin is one of the most abundant saturated fats in the human diet.
- The researcher analyzed the palmitin content in various cooking oils.
- Palm oil contains high levels of palmitin, making it solid at room temperature.
- Chocolate manufacturers often use palmitin as a substitute for cocoa butter.
- The laboratory tested the sample for palmitin and other triglycerides.
- Palmitin gives certain foods their characteristic texture and mouthfeel.