👉 The term "palmitate" is commonly used to describe a substance that contains both palmitic acid and palmitoyl alcohol. Palmitates are a type of fatty acid with two carbon atoms attached to each other, making them structurally similar to palmitic acid (which is also known as oleic acid) but with a different chain structure. Palmitate has been used in the food industry for centuries due to its high capacity for energy and long shelf life. It can
