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What is animal fat made of?

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Approximately 95% of the fats in the human diet consist of triglycerides, the primary component of animal fat. Animal fat is fundamentally composed of these lipid molecules, which serve critical biological functions such as energy storage and insulation. Its specific makeup, including the ratio of saturated to unsaturated fatty acids, determines its physical properties and nutritional value.