Palm And Sunflower Oil

This ingredient is a blend of palm oil and sunflower oil. Palm oil comes from the fruit of oil palm trees, while sunflower oil is extracted from sunflower seeds. Both are refined and processed for use in food products.

This blend is used as a cooking oil and fat source in packaged foods. It provides a neutral flavor and desirable texture, often appearing in baked goods like cookies and pastries, as well as snacks like popcorn and chocolate.

Palm and sunflower oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for food use. They are sources of fatty acids, with palm oil containing saturated and unsaturated fats, and sunflower oil being high in unsaturated fats. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated fats and oils, but specific evaluations for this blend are not typically highlighted. Research on the health impacts of different types of dietary fats continues, with a focus on cardiovascular health.