Coconut Oil With Beta-carotene
What is Coconut Oil With Beta-carotene?
Coconut oil is a type of fat extracted from the meat of mature coconuts. Beta-carotene is a natural pigment found in many plants, especially carrots and other orange or yellow fruits and vegetables. When combined, beta-carotene is added to coconut oil to give it a yellow or orange color.
Is Coconut Oil With Beta-carotene vegan?
Coconut Oil With Beta-carotene is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Coconut Oil With Beta-carotene a major allergen?
Coconut is botanically a fruit, but the FDA classifies it as a tree nut for labeling purposes.
What is Coconut Oil With Beta-carotene used for?
This combination is used as a cooking oil or ingredient in processed foods.
Is Coconut Oil With Beta-carotene safe?
Coconut oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
This combination is used as a cooking oil or ingredient in processed foods. Coconut oil provides flavor, texture, and a source of fat. Beta-carotene adds a yellow-orange color to the food product, often found in snacks like popcorn, peanuts, and seeds.
Health notes
Coconut oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is high in saturated fat, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. Beta-carotene is approved by the FDA as a color additive. JECFA has evaluated beta-carotene and set an acceptable daily intake, and EFSA has also evaluated it and concluded it is safe for use as a food additive.
Allergen info
Coconut is botanically a fruit, but the FDA classifies it as a tree nut for labeling purposes. However, allergic reactions to coconut are rare, and it is not considered one of the nine major food allergens that require specific labeling under federal law. Beta-carotene is not a major allergen.
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