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.
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.