1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-oleoyl-rac-glycerol, a triacylglycerol, comprises linoleic acid at the sn-1 and sn-2 positions and oleic acid at the sn-3 position. This compound is present in the oils of ostrich and emu, and the fat body of male B. lapidarius bumblebees. It demonstrates efficacy in reducing scald development in Delicious apples, showing a 3% w/v reduction when applied immediately after harvest and evaluated after six months of storage.