Branched-chain fatty acids (BCFA) are usually saturated fatty acids with one or more methyl branches on the carbon chain. [1] [2] BCFAs are most often found in bacteria, [2] but can be found in nattō, [3] dairy, [4] vernix caseosa of human infants and California sea lions [5] where they may play a role in fostering the development of their intestinal microbiota. [1] Another waxy animal material containing BCFAs is lanolin. [2]
Branched chain fatty acids are considered to be responsible for the smell of mutton [6] and higher content causes consumers to dislike the smell of lamb meat. [7] Branched-chain fatty acids are synthesized by the branch-chain fatty acid synthesizing system.
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Branched-chain fatty acids (BCFA) are usually saturated fatty acids with one or more methyl branches on the carbon chain. [1] [2] BCFAs are most often found in bacteria, [2] but can be found in nattō, [3] dairy, [4] vernix caseosa of human infants and California sea lions [5] where they may play a role in fostering the development of their intestinal microbiota. [1] Another waxy animal material containing BCFAs is lanolin. [2]
Branched chain fatty acids are considered to be responsible for the smell of mutton [6] and higher content causes consumers to dislike the smell of lamb meat. [7] Branched-chain fatty acids are synthesized by the branch-chain fatty acid synthesizing system.
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