Palm Fat
What is Palm Fat?
Palm fat, also known as palm oil, is a type of vegetable fat obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree. It is semi-solid at room temperature and is extracted from the fleshy part of the fruit.
Is Palm Fat vegan?
Palm Fat is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Palm Fat a major allergen?
Palm fat is not considered a major allergen by the FDA.
What is Palm Fat used for?
Manufacturers use palm fat in many processed foods because it is inexpensive, stable, and provides a desirable texture.
Is Palm Fat safe?
Palm fat is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Why it's used
Manufacturers use palm fat in many processed foods because it is inexpensive, stable, and provides a desirable texture. It is commonly found in baked goods, snack foods, chocolate, and various convenience meals.
Health notes
Palm fat is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is high in saturated fat, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that saturated fat should account for less than 10% of daily calories. Both the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated palm oil as a food ingredient.
Allergen info
Palm fat is not considered a major allergen by the FDA.
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