Palm Kernal Oil With TBHQ For Freshness

Palm kernel oil is a vegetable fat extracted from the kernel of the oil palm fruit. It is often used in food products for its texture and stability. TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic antioxidant added to fats and oils to prevent them from spoiling and to keep them fresh.

Palm kernel oil is used in products like ice cream, confectionery, and baked goods for its creamy texture and resistance to melting. TBHQ is added to fats and oils, including palm kernel oil, to extend their shelf life by preventing rancidity.

Palm kernel oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is high in saturated fat. TBHQ is an FDA-approved food additive. JECFA has evaluated TBHQ and set an acceptable daily intake. While some older studies raised questions, major food safety authorities, including the FDA and JECFA, consider it safe at approved levels.