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Food Science and Technology QUESTION #5932
Question 1
Which fatty acid is present in highest concentration in milk fat by weight?
  • Butyric acid (C4:0)
  • Oleic acid (C18:1, n-9) — approximately \(25\text{–}30\%\) of total fatty acids✔️
  • Lauric acid (C12:0)
  • Linoleic acid (C18:2)
Correct Answer Explanation
Oleic acid (C18:1, n-9) is the most abundant fatty acid in bovine milk fat by weight (\(\approx 25\text{–}30\%\) of total FA). Butyric acid (C4:0) gives dairy its unique flavor when released by lipolysis but is present at only \(\approx 3\text{–}5\%\).