Each Of The Following: Palm Oil

Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is one of the most widely produced and consumed vegetable oils globally. The oil is extracted from the fleshy fruit and the kernel of the palm fruit.

Manufacturers use palm oil in many processed foods because it is versatile, stable at high temperatures, and has a neutral flavor. It helps provide texture, mouthfeel, and shelf life to products like baked goods, snacks, and fried foods. It is also a cost-effective oil.

Palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is high in saturated fat, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. While JECFA and EFSA evaluate food additives, palm oil is considered a common food ingredient, and its health implications are primarily related to its nutritional composition rather than its status as an additive.