Saturated fat means: Saturated fat is a fat that only contains saturated fatty acid and which can be solidified at room temperature. It comes mainly from animal products. Butter, coconut oil, butter, milk fat, solid shortening and meat fat are all examples of saturated fat. The blood levels of cholesterol are likely to rise when saturated fat is consumed. (in Medical Dictionary)
What else does Saturated fat mean?
Fat, usually of animal origin. It is a solid fat at room temperature. The fatty acids chains that cannot contain additional hydrogen atoms are not able to incorporate any more. The excess intake of such fats is believed to increase cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. (in Merlin Dictionary)
