Palm Fruit
What is Palm Fruit?
Palm fruit is the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis). Palm oil, a widely used vegetable oil, is extracted from the fleshy pulp of this fruit.
Is Palm Fruit vegan?
Palm Fruit is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Palm Fruit a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Palm Fruit used for?
Palm oil, derived from palm fruit, is a common ingredient in many packaged foods.
Is Palm Fruit safe?
Palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Palm oil, derived from palm fruit, is a common ingredient in many packaged foods. It is used as a cooking oil and provides texture and stability to products like baked goods, snacks, and spreads, often found in shortenings and margarines.
Health notes
Palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is high in saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated palm oil as a food ingredient and did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified).
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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