Organic Palm Oil

Organic palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is produced by pressing the fruit to extract the oil. It is commonly used in its unrefined or refined forms.

Palm oil is used in a wide variety of processed foods due to its semi-solid texture at room temperature and its ability to improve shelf life. It functions as a fat or oil, providing richness and texture in products like baked goods, confectionery, and snacks.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists palm oil as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated palm oil. While palm oil contains saturated fat, its health effects at typical consumption levels are a subject of ongoing research and debate.