What Do Monoglycerides Consist Of?
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Monoglycerides, also known as monoacylglycerols, are a type of glyceride formed by combining a single fatty acid chain with a glycerol backbone via an ester bond. They are amphiphilic molecules, meaning they have both a water-loving (hydrophilic) head and an oil-loving (lipophilic) tail, which is the basis for their function as emulsifiers.
