Canola Oil Palm Oil

Canola oil is a vegetable oil made from the seeds of the canola plant. Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. Both are commonly used fats in food production.

These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in a wide variety of processed foods. They provide texture, mouthfeel, and help to carry flavors. They are found in baked goods, snacks, and prepared meals.

Canola oil is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Palm oil is also GRAS. Both are widely used fats. Some studies suggest that high intake of saturated fats, like those found in palm oil, may be linked to increased risk of heart disease, while others show no significant effect. The World Health Organization has noted the potential health impacts of saturated fat intake.