Cocoa Or Palm
What is Cocoa Or Palm?
Cocoa or palm is a blend of cocoa powder and palm oil. Cocoa powder comes from dried and ground cocoa beans, while palm oil is extracted from the fruit of oil palm trees. The combination is often used to create a chocolate-like flavor and texture in food products.
Is Cocoa Or Palm vegan?
Cocoa Or Palm is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cocoa Or Palm gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Cocoa Or Palm a major allergen?
Cocoa or palm is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens.
What is Cocoa Or Palm used for?
This blend is frequently added to baked goods and snacks to provide a rich chocolate flavor and a smooth mouthfeel.
Is Cocoa Or Palm safe?
Cocoa or palm is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
This blend is frequently added to baked goods and snacks to provide a rich chocolate flavor and a smooth mouthfeel. It acts as both a coloring agent and a source of fat, contributing to the overall palatability and texture of products like energy bars and cookies.
Health notes
Cocoa or palm is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Cocoa itself contains flavanols, which are plant compounds that may have antioxidant properties. Palm oil is a source of saturated fat, and high intake of saturated fat is linked to increased risk of heart disease. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories.
Allergen info
Cocoa or palm is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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