Lauric acid is a saturated fat. It is found in many vegetable fats, particularly in coconut and palm kernel oils. People use it as medicine.

Where is lauric acid sourced from?

Lauric acid esters (principally triglycerides) are found only in vegetable fats, primarily from coconut milk and oil, laurel oil, and palm kernel oil.

What are the sources of lauric acid?

The principal sources of lauric acid are coconut and oil palm. An economic analysis showed that breeding for higher levels of kernel content realizes the highest return from oil palm.