Ingredient

Palm Kernel And Hydrogenated Palm

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is used in baked goods, candies, and snacks to improve …

What it is

Palm kernel oil comes from the seeds of palm trees. Hydrogenation is a process that adds hydrogen to liquid oils, making them more solid and stable at room temperature. This process can create trans fats.

Why it's used

Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is used in baked goods, candies, and snacks to improve texture, shelf life, and stability. It provides a creamy mouthfeel and prevents ingredients from separating.

Health notes

Palm kernel oil is a source of saturated fat. The hydrogenation process can create trans fats, which the FDA has determined are no longer Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food. While trans fats are linked to negative health outcomes, the amount present in foods varies. JECFA has evaluated fats and oils, and EFSA has also assessed them.

Allergen info

Palm kernel oil is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Palm Kernel And Hydrogenated Palm

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ROUNDY'S Peppermint Bark Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 500kcal 2.5Protein 25Fat 62.5Carbs POPPYCOCK Poppycock Chocolate Lovers Popcorn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 488kcal 7.0Protein 20.9Fat 67.4Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Chocolate Covered Raisins Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 433kcal 3.3Protein 20Fat 70Carbs Long Grove Confectionery Co. Long Grove Confectionery Co., St. Pat's Mini Pretzels Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 476kcal 4.8Protein 23.8Fat 71.4Carbs Long Grove Confectionery Co. Long Grove Confectionery Co., Creamy White Confetti Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 500kcal 2.4Protein 23.8Fat 69.0Carbs Waymouth Farms, Inc. Jumbo Pretzels, Dark Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 455kcal 6.1Protein 21.2Fat 66.7Carbs Long Grove Confectionery Co. Long Grove Confectionery Co., St.Pats Nonpareils Candy Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 514kcal 2.9Protein 25.7Fat 68.6Carbs Shakespeare Flowers Shakespeare's Chocolate, Holiday Popcorn, Cranberry Almond, Cranberry Almond Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 533kcal 10Protein 23.3Fat 70Carbs Hickory Farms, LLC Hickory Farms, Sweet Indulgences Other Snacks High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 476kcal 4.8Protein 19.1Fat 71.4Carbs Long Grove Confectionery Co. Long Grove Confectionery Co, Creamy White Pretzel Twists Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 452kcal 4.8Protein 19.1Fat 71.4Carbs Long Grove Confectionery Co. Bark, Cookies N' Cream Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 500kcal 2.2Protein 26.1Fat 67.4Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. White Valentines Cookie Candy High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 500kcal 2.4Protein 23.8Fat 69.0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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