👉 The term "palmitine" refers to a type of fatty acid that is commonly found in coconut oil and palm oil. Palmitic acid, also known as palmitoleic acid, is one of the two main types of palmitate, which are produced by the breakdown of plant oils (including those from coconut and palm) into the fatty acids palmitic and linoleic. The presence of palmitic acid in a food or beverage can indicate that the source of the