Highly Refined Palm Oil

Highly refined palm oil is a vegetable fat extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree. It undergoes extensive processing, including bleaching, deodorizing, and filtering, to remove impurities, color, and odor, resulting in a neutral-tasting and stable oil.

Manufacturers use highly refined palm oil for its versatility, stability, and texture. It is a common ingredient in many processed foods, including baked goods like cookies and wafers, snack foods, and confectionery, where it contributes to desired consistency and shelf life.

In the United States, highly refined palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of saturated fat, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend keeping saturated fat intake under 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated palm oil.