Ingredient

Palm Kemel Oil

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use palm kernel oil for its solid texture and neutral flavor, which makes …

What it is

Palm kernel oil is a type of vegetable oil extracted from the seed (kernel) of the oil palm tree. It is a solid fat at room temperature with a mild flavor. The oil is produced by crushing the kernels and separating the oil from the solid material.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use palm kernel oil for its solid texture and neutral flavor, which makes it useful in baked goods and confectionery. It can act as a fat source, providing structure and mouthfeel in products like cookies, cakes, and snack bars.

Health notes

Palm kernel oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Like other saturated fats, it can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting saturated fat intake. JECFA has evaluated palm kernel oil and its components.

Allergen info

Palm kernel oil is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Palm Kemel Oil

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Woodbolt Distribution, LLC Protein Bar, Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 371kcal 32.3Protein 14.5Fat 41.9Carbs Ne-Mo's Bakery, Inc. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake With Buttercream Icing, Chocolate Peanut Butter With Buttercream Icing Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving 388kcal 5.9Protein 20Fat 48.2Carbs

Mannon Specialty Foods, Inc. Cookies N' Creme Soft Baked Cookies, Cookies N' Creme Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving 412kcal 4.7Protein 15.3Fat 63.5Carbs Compania Nacional De Chocolates S.A.S. Chocolate Flavored Candy Balls, Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 533kcal 3.3Protein 26.7Fat 70Carbs Tops Markets, LLC Milk Chocolate Harvest Caramels, Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 395kcal 2.6Protein 21.1Fat 57.9Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Spinach & Feta Pierogies, Spinach & Feta Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 197kcal 5.3Protein 4.0Fat 35.5Carbs Abbott Laboratories Inc Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 444kcal 24.4Protein 22.2Fat 40Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Indulgent Tripe Chocolate Cooki Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 488kcal 7.0Protein 20.9Fat 69.8Carbs Souhegan Management Corporation Peppermint Bark Four Layer Cake Bombs, Peppermint Bark Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 481kcal 3.7Protein 25.9Fat 55.6Carbs Alani Nutrition LLC Caramel Crunch Protein Bars, Caramel Crunch Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 396kcal 33.3Protein 14.6Fat 37.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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