Enrichment Corner 5 – Chemistry Form 5 Chapter 5


Enrichment Corner:
Virgin coconut oil has various benefits and consists of low percentage of unsaturated fatty acids, which is around 8%, while palm oil can consist up to 50% of unsaturated fatty acids. In your opinion, which oil will last longer and cannot be easily oxidised? Explain your answer.

Answer:
– Virgin coconut oil lasts longer

– Low content of unsaturated fatty acids makes virgin coconut oil more difficult to oxidise and last longer.