Palm Oil And Palm Kernel Oil
What is Palm Oil And Palm Kernel Oil?
Palm oil and palm kernel oil are vegetable oils. Palm oil is extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree, while palm kernel oil comes from the kernel (seed) of the same fruit. They are obtained through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction.
Is Palm Oil And Palm Kernel Oil vegan?
Palm Oil And Palm Kernel Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Palm Oil And Palm Kernel Oil a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Palm Oil And Palm Kernel Oil used for?
These oils are widely used in processed foods for their functional properties.
Is Palm Oil And Palm Kernel Oil safe?
Palm oil and palm kernel oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
These oils are widely used in processed foods for their functional properties. They provide a desirable texture, mouthfeel, and stability to products, and are common in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
Health notes
Palm oil and palm kernel oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Both oils are high in saturated fat. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated palm oil and palm kernel oil.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Palm Oil And Palm Kernel Oil
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LIDL
51% Vegetable Oil Spread
429kcal
—Protein
50Fat
0Carbs
Pepsico Inc.
Gamesa Sugar Wafer Vanilla Cookies 6.7 Ounce Plastic Bag
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
500kcal
2.9Protein
23.5Fat
67.7Carbs
Abbott Laboratories Inc
Birthday Cake Macros, Birthday Cake
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
420kcal
30Protein
14Fat
42Carbs
Abbott Laboratories Inc
Birthday Cake Macros Bars, Birthday Cake
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
420kcal
30Protein
14Fat
42Carbs
Island Purified Water Company
Twins Cream Sandwich Cookies
406kcal
6.2Protein
15.6Fat
75Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Margarine
714kcal
0Protein
78.6Fat
0Carbs
Allied International Corp. Of Va
Danish Style Butter Cookies
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
516kcal
6.5Protein
22.6Fat
67.7Carbs
hudsonville creamery and ice cream co., LLC
Birthday Cake Dairy Free Frozen Dessert, Birthday Cake
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
232kcal
2.1Protein
11.6Fat
30.5Carbs
Chattanooga Bakery Inc
Mint Chocolate Minis, Mint Chocolate
429kcal
3.6Protein
16.1Fat
71.4Carbs
Bunge Edible Oil Corporation
Margarine
714kcal
0Protein
78.6Fat
0Carbs
Chipita America, Inc.
Soft Croissant With Vanilla Filling
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
453kcal
5.3Protein
29.3Fat
41.3Carbs
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC
S'Mores Cake Mix With Graham Cracker Pieces Cake Cup, S'Mores
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving
425kcal
5.5Protein
12.3Fat
75.3Carbs
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