what are saturated fats?
Saturated fats are a category of fats that have no double bonds in their chemical structure, and are therefore âsaturatedâ with hydrogen atoms. Because of their chemical structure, they have a solid consistency at room temperature. Saturated fats can be found in a variety of foods, including: 1  Animal meat â including beef, poultry, pork.  Certain plant oils â such as kernel or coconut oil.