Canola And Palm And Palm Kernel Oils

This ingredient is a blend of three types of vegetable oils: canola oil, palm oil, and palm kernel oil. Canola oil comes from the seeds of the canola plant. Palm and palm kernel oils are derived from the fruit and seed, respectively, of the oil palm tree.

This blend is used as a source of fat in baked goods, providing richness, texture, and mouthfeel. It can also act as an emulsifier, helping to bind ingredients like oil and water. It is commonly found in cookies, crackers, and other baked snacks.

Canola oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Palm oil and palm kernel oil are also GRAS. These oils are primarily composed of fats. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated fats and oils, but do not set specific ADIs for them. Concerns about saturated fat content in palm oil and palm kernel oil exist, but typical intakes in the US are not associated with adverse health outcomes.