Ingredient

Oil Palm

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Palm oil is a widely used vegetable oil in packaged foods due to its …

What is Oil Palm?

Oil palm is a tropical tree whose fruit is used to produce palm oil. Palm oil is extracted from the fruit pulp and kernel, yielding a versatile vegetable oil.

Is Oil Palm vegan?

Oil Palm is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Oil Palm a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Oil Palm used for?

Palm oil is a widely used vegetable oil in packaged foods due to its stability and texture.

Is Oil Palm safe?

Palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

Palm oil is a widely used vegetable oil in packaged foods due to its stability and texture. It provides a creamy mouthfeel and is used in baking, frying, and as an ingredient in many processed snacks and confectionery.

Health notes

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.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

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Last updated: October 6, 2026

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