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Annual Review of Food Science and Technology

Volume 15, 2024

Medium- and Long-Chain Triacylglycerol: Preparation, Health Benefits, and Food Utilization

Abstract

Medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol (MLCT) is a structured lipid with both medium- and long-chain fatty acids in one triacylglycerol molecule. Compared with long-chain triacylglycerol (LCT), which is mainly present in common edible oils, and the physical blend of medium-chain triacylglycerol with LCT (MCT/LCT), MLCT has different physicochemical properties, metabolic characteristics, and nutritional values. In this article, the recent advances in the use of MLCT in food formulations are reviewed. The natural sources and preparation of MLCT are discussed. A comprehensive summary of MLCT digestion, absorption, transport, and oxidation is provided as well as its health benefits, including reducing the risk of overweight, hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic effects, etc. The potential MLCT uses in food formulations, such as infant formulas, healthy foods for weight loss, and sports foods, are summarized. Finally, the current safety assessment and regulatory status of MLCT in food formulations are reviewed.

Keyword(s): body-fat accumulation, infant formula, ketone body, medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol, medium-chain fatty acid, metabolic characteristic, structured lipid
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Medium- and Long-Chain Triacylglycerol: Preparation, Health Benefits, and Food Utilization
Annual Review of Food Science and Technology 15, 381 (2024); https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-food-072023-034539
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