palmitoleic acid

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What does palmitoleic acid mean?

An unsaturated fatty acid, having 16 carbon atoms and one double bond, found in the adipose tissue of all animals.

Where does palmitoleic acid come from?

Blend of palmitic + oleic + acid?

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