Zion Research has published a new report titled "Medium-chain Triglycerides (Lauric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Caproic Acid And Capric Acid) Market For Food, Medical And Other Applications: Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis And Forecast, 2014 - 2020". According to the report, the global medium-chain triglycerides market was valued at approximately USD 750.0 million in 2014 and is expected to reach approximately USD 1,250.0 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of around 6.5% between 2015 and 2020. In terms of volume, global medium-chain triglycerides market stood at around 550 kilo tons in 2014.Medium-chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are made up of medium-chain fatty acids fatty acids with a carbon chain. MCTs are generally made by processing coconut and palm oils in the laboratory. MCTs are a colorless or slightly yellowish, oily liquid, practically insoluble in water, and are miscible with alcohol, methylene chloride, light petroleum, and fatty oils. MCTs became more popular in the sports world as alternative for normal fats in the diet.