The highest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids is present in:
Correct Answer: Soya bean oil
Description: Fatty acid content of different fats (%): Fats SFA* MUFA* PUFA* Coconut oil 92 6 2 Safflower oil 9 13 75 - highest amount Sunflower seed oil 12 22 62 Soya bean oil 14 24 53 Groundnut oil 19 41 32 Palm oil 39 46 11 Butter 68 29 2 (*SFA: Saturated Fatty Acids; MUFA: Mono-unsaturated Fatty Acids; PUFA: Poly-unsaturated Fatty Acids) - Hence, among given options, high amount of PUFA is found in soyabean oil.
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