Cheddar Cheese Filling: Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Oil
What is Cheddar Cheese Filling: Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Oil?
Palm oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of oil palm trees. "Expeller pressed" means the oil is extracted using mechanical pressure, without the use of chemical solvents. "Organic" indicates that the palm fruit was grown and processed according to organic farming standards.
Is Cheddar Cheese Filling: Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Oil vegan?
Cheddar Cheese Filling: Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cheddar Cheese Filling: Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Oil a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Cheddar Cheese Filling: Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Oil used for?
Manufacturers use palm oil in many processed foods because it is stable and has a long shelf life.
Is Cheddar Cheese Filling: Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Oil safe?
Palm oil is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use palm oil in many processed foods because it is stable and has a long shelf life. It provides a creamy texture and mouthfeel to products like baked goods, snacks, and spreads. It is also used for frying.
Health notes
Palm oil is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is high in saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated palm oil.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Cheddar Cheese Filling: Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Oil
Compare products →
Learn more
Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.