Palm Kernel Cocoa Butter
What is Palm Kernel Cocoa Butter?
Palm kernel cocoa butter is a type of vegetable fat derived from the kernel of the palm fruit. It is a byproduct of palm oil production and is often used as a substitute for cocoa butter in chocolate and confectionery products.
Is Palm Kernel Cocoa Butter vegan?
Palm Kernel Cocoa Butter is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Palm Kernel Cocoa Butter gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Palm Kernel Cocoa Butter a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Palm Kernel Cocoa Butter used for?
Manufacturers add palm kernel cocoa butter to chocolate and baked goods to improve texture, mouthfeel, and stability.
Is Palm Kernel Cocoa Butter safe?
Palm kernel cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add palm kernel cocoa butter to chocolate and baked goods to improve texture, mouthfeel, and stability. It can also help prevent blooming, a white film that can appear on chocolate.
Health notes
Palm kernel cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily composed of saturated and unsaturated fats. Like other fats, it contributes calories to the diet. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated fats and oils, but specific evaluations for palm kernel cocoa butter are not widely publicized.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is derived from palm fruit, which is not one of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Palm Kernel Cocoa Butter
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Lindt & Sprungli (Schweiz) AG
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High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
639kcal
—Protein
47.2Fat
—Carbs
Lindt & Sprungli (Schweiz) AG
Irresistibly Smooth Extra Dark Chocolate Truffles, Dark Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
600kcal
4Protein
52Fat
36Carbs
Lindt & Sprungli (Schweiz) AG
Assorted Chocolate Truffles, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
639kcal
5.6Protein
50Fat
44.4Carbs
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