From Palm And Shea

This ingredient is a blend of fats derived from palm oil and shea nuts. Palm oil comes from the fruit of oil palm trees, while shea butter is extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. The fats are typically refined and processed to create a stable, solid fat suitable for food applications.

This fat blend is often used as a substitute for cocoa butter in chocolate and confectionery products. Its solid structure at room temperature and melting properties help provide texture, snap, and mouthfeel. It is commonly found in chocolate bars, candies, cookies, and baked goods.

This ingredient is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Like other fats, it contributes calories and saturated fat to the diet. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other international bodies have raised concerns about high saturated fat intake, recommending moderation. Evidence on the specific health impacts of palm oil and shea fat mixtures at typical dietary levels is limited.