Description

Caprylic/capric triglyceride is derived from the combination of glycerin and caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acids, which are found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Oils (lipids) are made up of three fatty acid chains held together by a molecule of glycerin (aka glycerol). With capric/caprylic triglyceride, the original oil is separated (usually using high pressure and heat) to break apart the fatty acids from the glycerin. Then, the caprylic and capric fatty acids are isolated (through centrifuge or other pressure systems) and then combined with glycerin to reconstitute the fatty acids as an oil again.