Ingredient

Or Palm Oil

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Palm oil is used in a wide variety of processed foods due to its …

What it is

Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is produced by pressing the flesh of the fruit. Crude palm oil is then refined, bleached, and deodorized for use in food.

Why it's used

Palm oil is used in a wide variety of processed foods due to its texture, stability, and cost-effectiveness. It provides a smooth mouthfeel and helps extend shelf life. It is commonly found in baked goods, snacks, chocolate, and margarine.

Health notes

Palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of saturated fat, and its consumption has been a topic of discussion regarding heart health. Some research suggests that high intake of saturated fats may increase LDL cholesterol, while other studies indicate that the specific type of saturated fat in palm oil may have a more neutral effect. JECFA has evaluated palm oil and set an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Palm oil is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and is gluten-free.

Products containing Or Palm Oil

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REGENT Golden Sweet Corn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 500kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 66.7Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 467kcal 13.3Protein 26.7Fat 53.3Carbs

Azteca Milling Co. Selecta, Flour Tortilla Mix Flours & Corn Meal High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 450kcal 10Protein 20Fat 57.5Carbs Waymouth Farms, Inc. Good Sense, Trail Mix, Sweet 'N Salty Chocolate Caramel Cashew Mix, Sweet 'N Salty Chocolate Caramel Cashew Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 10Protein 33.3Fat 50Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Triple Citrus Swirl Cake, Triple Citrus Swirl Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 62% DV per serving 368kcal 4.0Protein 13.2Fat 59.2Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Blueberry Creme Cake, Blueberry Creme Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving 356kcal 4.1Protein 15.1Fat 50.7Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Mountain Trail Snack Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 15.8Protein 34.2Fat 39.5Carbs

Ahold USA, Inc. Traditional Lemon Creme Flavored Care, Traditional Lemon Creme Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 411kcal 5.5Protein 17.8Fat 57.5Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Traditional Marble Creme Cake, Traditional Marble Creme Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving 397kcal 4.1Protein 16.4Fat 57.5Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Traditional Chocolate Fudge Creme Flavored Cake, Traditional Chocolate Fudge Creme Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 397kcal 4.1Protein 17.8Fat 53.4Carbs

The Hershey Company Cherry Limeade Sugar Free Mints, Cherry Limeade Chewing Gum & Mints 625kcal 0Protein 0Fat 125Carbs Cafe Valley Inc Salted Caramel Decadence Swirl Cake, Salted Caramel Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 52% DV per serving 526kcal 4.0Protein 17.1Fat 54.0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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