Lab Notes: Food Science Archives - Laboratory Notes https://www.laboratorynotes.com/category/lab-notes-food-science/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:02:44 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Fish Oil https://www.laboratorynotes.com/fish-oil/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/fish-oil/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:02:44 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31059 Fish oil provides the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Learn about fish oil sources, supplements, quality, oxidation and nutritional considerations.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/fish-oil/feed/ 0 Monounsaturated Fats: Sources, Benefits & Dietary Role https://www.laboratorynotes.com/monounsaturated-fats-sources-benefits-dietary-role/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/monounsaturated-fats-sources-benefits-dietary-role/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:47:16 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31030 Monounsaturated fats are unsaturated fats found in olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds and other foods. Learn about their sources, functions, benefits and dietary role.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/monounsaturated-fats-sources-benefits-dietary-role/feed/ 0 Polyunsaturated Fats: Sources, Types & Health Effects https://www.laboratorynotes.com/polyunsaturated-fats-sources-types-health-effects/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/polyunsaturated-fats-sources-types-health-effects/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:47:03 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31032 Polyunsaturated fats include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Learn about their food sources, functions, essential fatty acids, cholesterol and role in a healthy diet.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/polyunsaturated-fats-sources-types-health-effects/feed/ 0 Trans Fat https://www.laboratorynotes.com/trans-fat/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/trans-fat/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:20:54 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31065 Trans fat is a type of dietary fat associated with increased LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. Learn about its sources, health effects, food labeling, regulation, and healthier alternatives.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/trans-fat/feed/ 0 Omega-3 Supplements https://www.laboratorynotes.com/omega-3-supplements/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/omega-3-supplements/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:20:23 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31063 Omega-3 supplements can provide EPA, DHA or both. Learn about fish oil, algae oil, supplement forms, labels, quality, storage and safety considerations.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/omega-3-supplements/feed/ 0 What Is Trans Fat? Understanding Its Chemical Structure https://www.laboratorynotes.com/what-is-trans-fat-understanding-its-chemical-structure/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/what-is-trans-fat-understanding-its-chemical-structure/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:18:46 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31067 Trans fat is a type of unsaturated fat with a distinctive molecular structure. Learn how trans fats differ from other fats, where they come from, and why industrial trans fat became a health concern.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/what-is-trans-fat-understanding-its-chemical-structure/feed/ 0 Algae-Based Omega-3 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/algae-based-omega-3/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/algae-based-omega-3/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:10:36 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31061 Algae-based omega-3 provides direct DHA and, in some products, EPA. Learn how algae oil compares with fish oil and who may benefit from this plant-based source.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/algae-based-omega-3/feed/ 0 EPA vs DHA: Differences, Sources, Functions & Benefits https://www.laboratorynotes.com/epa-vs-dha-differences-sources-functions-benefits/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/epa-vs-dha-differences-sources-functions-benefits/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:47:58 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31057 EPA vs DHA: discover how these long-chain omega-3 fatty acids differ in structure, sources, functions, health research and supplements.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/epa-vs-dha-differences-sources-functions-benefits/feed/ 0 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): Sources, Functions & Benefits https://www.laboratorynotes.com/docosahexaenoic-acid-dha-sources-functions-benefits/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/docosahexaenoic-acid-dha-sources-functions-benefits/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:39:36 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31054 DHA is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid important for brain, eye and nervous-system function. Learn about DHA sources, functions, benefits and supplements.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/docosahexaenoic-acid-dha-sources-functions-benefits/feed/ 0 Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA): Sources, Functions & Benefits https://www.laboratorynotes.com/eicosapentaenoic-acid-epa-sources-functions-benefits/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/eicosapentaenoic-acid-epa-sources-functions-benefits/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:38:36 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31047 EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid found in oily fish and seafood. Learn about EPA sources, functions, triglycerides and health effects.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/eicosapentaenoic-acid-epa-sources-functions-benefits/feed/ 0 Linoleic Acid: Sources, Functions & Health Effects https://www.laboratorynotes.com/linoleic-acid-sources-functions-health-effects/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/linoleic-acid-sources-functions-health-effects/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:31:55 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31044 Linoleic acid is an essential omega-6 fatty acid found in nuts, seeds and vegetable oils. Learn about its sources, functions, metabolism and health effects.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/linoleic-acid-sources-functions-health-effects/feed/ 0 Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA): Sources, Functions & Benefits https://www.laboratorynotes.com/alpha-linolenic-acid-ala-sources-functions-benefits/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/alpha-linolenic-acid-ala-sources-functions-benefits/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:18:06 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31042 Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential omega-3 fatty acid found mainly in plant foods. Learn about ALA sources, functions, conversion to EPA and DHA, and dietary importance.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/alpha-linolenic-acid-ala-sources-functions-benefits/feed/ 0 Essential Fatty Acids https://www.laboratorynotes.com/essential-fatty-acids/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/essential-fatty-acids/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:13:19 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31039 Essential fatty acids include omega-3 ALA and omega-6 linoleic acid. Learn why they are essential, their food sources, functions, and dietary importance.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/essential-fatty-acids/feed/ 0 Omega-6 Fatty Acids: Sources, Functions & Health Effects https://www.laboratorynotes.com/omega-6-fatty-acids-sources-functions-health-effects/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/omega-6-fatty-acids-sources-functions-health-effects/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:01:49 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31036 Omega-6 fatty acids are important polyunsaturated fats found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds. Learn about linoleic acid, sources, functions and health effects.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/omega-6-fatty-acids-sources-functions-health-effects/feed/ 0 Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Sources, Benefits & Dietary Role https://www.laboratorynotes.com/omega-3-fatty-acids-sources-benefits-dietary-role/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/omega-3-fatty-acids-sources-benefits-dietary-role/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:54:13 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31034 Omega-3 fatty acids include ALA, EPA and DHA. Learn about their food sources, functions, health benefits, dietary requirements and role in overall nutrition.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/omega-3-fatty-acids-sources-benefits-dietary-role/feed/ 0 Saturated Fats: Sources, Health Effects & Dietary Role https://www.laboratorynotes.com/saturated-fats-sources-health-effects-dietary-role/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/saturated-fats-sources-health-effects-dietary-role/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:50:47 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31028 Saturated fats are found in many animal and plant foods. Learn about their sources, chemical structure, effects on cholesterol and heart health, and role in a balanced diet.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/saturated-fats-sources-health-effects-dietary-role/feed/ 0 Types of Dietary Fats: Saturated, Unsaturated & Trans Fats https://www.laboratorynotes.com/types-of-dietary-fats-saturated-unsaturated-trans-fats/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/types-of-dietary-fats-saturated-unsaturated-trans-fats/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:43:13 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=31026 Dietary fats include saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and trans fats. Learn how these different types of fats differ in structure, sources, functions and health effects.

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/glycemic-index/feed/ 0 Vitamin https://www.laboratorynotes.com/vitamin/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/vitamin/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:48:12 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=22576 Vitamins are essential micronutrients that support numerous functions in the body. Explore the different types of vitamins, their functions, food sources, daily requirements, deficiency, absorption, supplements, and safety.

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