Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Lipids (Section 2 - No. 38)
What is the significance of the acid number?
It measures the rancidity of fats.
It indicates the degree of unsaturation.
It measures the amount of free fatty acids in a fat.
It determines the melting point of the fat.
Explanation
The acid number is used to determine the amount of free fatty acids present in a fat or oil sample.
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