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Saponifiable part "Glyceride part"

Monoglyceride: One hydroxyl gp of glycerol is
Digelsytceerriidfeie: Tdwo hydroxyl gps of glycerol are esterified

Triglyceride: Three hydroxyl gps of glycerol are esterified

• Accordingly, the triglycerides may be:

Simple glycerides: the same fatty acid radicals

Mixed glycerides: different fatty acid radicals

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