Vegetable oils contain large quantity of glycerides of unsaturated acids. When the vegetable oils contain high amount of saturated fatty acids, it is termed as ____________________ oil?

Correct answer: C. Non-drying

  • A. Drying
  • B. Semi-drying
  • C. Non-drying
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Oils rich in saturated fatty acids have little tendency to react with oxygen and form films, so they are classified as non-drying oils. Drying oils contain a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.

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