1)Saturated fats are lipids that take on a solid form at room temperature.
Butter is the prime example for what characteristics a saturated fat has.
2) Saturated fatty acids pack closely together in an orderly manner which produces a compact substance.
3)Saturated fats are not oily in appearance or taste. And they are usually light in color.
4) Saturated fats greatly resemble body fat in appearance and texture.