What are saturated fats?

Saturated fats are a “bad” form of fatty acid...

Saturated fatty acids result when all carbons in the chemical chain are saturated with hydrogen. This means that the fat molecule does not contain any double bonds. Saturated fats are dense, solid fats that do not melt at room temperature for example the white fat in beef and lamb. These are the so-called bad fats that are known to contribute to cardiovascular disease when consumed in excess.