Molecular Structures - Olestra

Olestra, which is made from fatty acids and sucrose, has a similar structure to triglycerides.  

 

Typical triglyceride

Sucrose, C12H22O11

Stearic acid, a typical fatty acid

Olestra, typical structure

 

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