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Last Updated: September 05, 2007
Research results vary, but digestibility of both long-chain saturated fatty acids should be similar as long as adequate unsaturated fatty acids are present in the diet. Some data indicate that stearic acid may be about 5% lower than palmitic acid.
Mike Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of Illinois - Illini DairyNET
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