Lipids

I like to dip my crispy french fries in mayonnaise, as the creamy texture of the mayonnaise gives the entire experience an exciting contrast of textures and flavors. The fries and mayonnaise both owe their textures to the presence of fats, which belong to a special group of macronutrients, the lipids. The lipid family includes fats and oils; fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin E; some pigments, such as beta-carotene; cholesterol; and even waxes. Here, we will focus on fats and oils.