Foods Highest in Caproic Acid
5,115 foods ranked by Caproic Acid per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Caproic Acid, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Caproic acid (hexanoic acid) is a six-carbon medium-chain saturated fatty acid. It is found in goat and cow milk fat and gives some cheeses their characteristic pungent, "goaty" aroma. Like other medium-chain fats, it is absorbed quickly and used readily for energy.
Read the full Caproic Acid guideValues per 100 g.
Goat and cow milk fat, butter, certain cheeses and coconut oil. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Caproic Acid — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Caproic Acid?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Butter, salted, Butter, without salt, Butter oil, anhydrous, Butter, whipped, with salt and Butter, light, stick, with salt. See the full ranking above.
How much Caproic Acid do I need a day?
There is no Daily Value. It is a minor component of dairy fat and some oils.
What does Caproic Acid do?
Caproic acid (hexanoic acid) is a six-carbon medium-chain saturated fatty acid. It is found in goat and cow milk fat and gives some cheeses their characteristic pungent, "goaty" aroma. Like other medium-chain fats, it is absorbed quickly and used readily for energy.