Ingredient

Coconut / Palm Oil

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

These oils are used in food manufacturing for cooking, frying, and baking. They contribute …

What it is

Coconut oil is a vegetable oil made from the meat of mature coconuts. Palm oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Both are widely used plant-based fats.

Why it's used

These oils are used in food manufacturing for cooking, frying, and baking. They contribute to the texture, mouthfeel, and flavor of many processed foods, including snacks, baked goods, and confectionery. Their solid or semi-solid state at room temperature makes them useful for structure.

Health notes

Both coconut oil and palm oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in foods in the United States. They are notable for their high saturated fat content. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. While both oils are high in saturated fat, scientific evidence regarding their specific effects on health, compared to other fats, is complex and a subject of ongoing research.

Allergen info

Coconut is identified by the FDA as a tree nut for food labeling purposes and is considered a major allergen. Palm oil is not considered a major allergen.

Products containing Coconut / Palm Oil

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TMI FOOD PROCESSING & DEVELOPMENT INC. Tobi, Garlic Peanuts With Garlic Flakes Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 655kcal 24.1Protein 51.7Fat 17.2Carbs BOURBON Bourbon, Baked Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 530kcal 7.1Protein 28.3Fat 60.1Carbs TMI FOOD PROCESSING & DEVELOPMENT, INC. Tobi, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Honey Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 533kcal 23.3Protein 30Fat 40Carbs TOBI Tobi, Onion Garlic Peanuts Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 621kcal 24.1Protein 51.7Fat 17.2Carbs

NESTLE Nestle, Kit Kat, Chocolate, Maccha, Maccha Chocolate 584kcal 0Protein 35.4Fat 62.0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Clear Value, Chocolate Bridge Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 500kcal 7.5Protein 25Fat 65Carbs Campbell Soup Company Vegetable Juice Cocktail, Mint & Lime Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 21kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 5Carbs Two Rivers Coffee LLC Instant Cappuccino Flavored With The Original Irish Cream Powdered Drinks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 424kcal 6.1Protein 10.6Fat 78.8Carbs Harry and David Harry & David, Moose Munch Bites, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 536kcal 7.1Protein 39.3Fat 53.6Carbs

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Cherry Filled Flavored Gansito Snack Cakes, Cherry Filled Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 400kcal 4Protein 18Fat 60Carbs Meijer, Inc. Chocolate Covered Bridge Mix, Chocolate Covered Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 500kcal 7.5Protein 25Fat 65Carbs TAMPA BAY FISHERIES, INC. Salmon Fillets Frozen Fish & Seafood High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 283kcal 17.6Protein 21.4Fat 6.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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