Ingredient

Palm Kernel And Palm

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These oils are used by manufacturers to provide texture, stability, and a smooth mouthfeel …

What it is

Palm oil and palm kernel oil are vegetable fats extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Palm oil comes from the fleshy part of the fruit, while palm kernel oil is pressed from the kernel (seed) of the same fruit. Both are widely used in food production.

Why it's used

These oils are used by manufacturers to provide texture, stability, and a smooth mouthfeel to many processed foods. They are common in confectionery, baked goods, and snack foods due to their semi-solid state at room temperature and resistance to oxidation.

Health notes

Palm oil and palm kernel oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in foods. Both oils are 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 fats and oils, including palm oil, and has not set a specific acceptable daily intake (ADI) for them, as they are considered macronutrients.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Palm Kernel And Palm

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REESE'S Unwrapped Mini White Peanut Butter Cups Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 538kcal 10.3Protein 33.3Fat 53.9Carbs Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Nougats REESE'S Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Nougats Candy 474kcal 7.9Protein 21.1Fat 63.2Carbs P.G.I. Of Saugatuck Inc. Palazzolo's, Gelato, Creme De Menthe Chip, Creme De Menthe Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 150kcal 2.6Protein 8.8Fat 15.9Carbs That's How We Roll LLC Thinster's, Cookiethins, Mint, Mint Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 464kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 71.4Carbs Andes Candies L.P. Andes, Bars, Creme De Menthe, Creme De Menthe Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 571kcal 3.6Protein 35.7Fat 60.7Carbs Labrada Bodybuilding Nutrition, Inc. Hi-Protein Energy Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 412kcal 29.4Protein 14.1Fat 42.4Carbs Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc. Holiday Drizzled Pretzels Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 525kcal 5Protein 25Fat 67.5Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Kitchen Sink Crispy Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 520kcal 4Protein 28Fat 64Carbs Andes Candies L.P. Creme De Menthe Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 571kcal 3.6Protein 35.7Fat 60.7Carbs Andes Candies L.P. Creme De Menthe Chocolate High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 528kcal 5.6Protein 33.3Fat 58.3Carbs Andes Candies L.P. Creme De Menthe Thins Chocolate High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 528kcal 5.6Protein 33.3Fat 58.3Carbs Creme De Menthe Thins, Clear Window Andes Candies L.P. Creme De Menthe Thins, Clear Window Chocolate High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving 548kcal 4.8Protein 33.3Fat 59.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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