Ingredient

Palm Oil And Salt

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These ingredients are frequently used together in many processed foods, especially snacks. Palm oil …

What it is

Palm oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree, which is semi-solid at room temperature. Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a mineral compound found naturally and harvested from salt mines or by evaporating seawater.

Why it's used

These ingredients are frequently used together in many processed foods, especially snacks. Palm oil is valued for its stability, texture, and ability to withstand high temperatures, making it suitable for frying and baking. Salt is added as a flavor enhancer, a preservative, and to improve the texture of foods.

Health notes

Palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is high in saturated fat, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. Salt is an essential nutrient, but high intake can be a concern for some individuals; the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg per day. Both palm oil and salt have been evaluated by JECFA.

Allergen info

Neither palm oil nor salt is considered a major allergen.

Products containing Palm Oil And Salt

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Longer, Inc. Roasted Giant Corn, Original Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 429kcal 7.1Protein 14.3Fat 75Carbs French's, Potato Sticks, Original, Original McCormick & Company, Inc. French's, Potato Sticks, Original, Original Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 567kcal 6.7Protein 40Fat 50Carbs De Mi Pais, Plantain Strips Global Garlic Inc. De Mi Pais, Plantain Strips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 429kcal 3.6Protein 27.9Fat 42.9Carbs Potager Natural Soap Company Inc. Spring Roll Pastry Crusts & Dough 333kcal 8.3Protein 5.6Fat 66.7Carbs Allied International Corp. Of Va American Valley, Roasted & Salted Peanuts Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 850kcal 35Protein 75Fat 25Carbs Potager Natural Soap Company Inc. Samosa Pad Crusts & Dough 375kcal 12.5Protein 0Fat 62.5Carbs McCormick & Company, Inc. Original Potato Sticks, Original Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 567kcal 6.7Protein 40Fat 50Carbs McCormick & Company, Inc. Buffalo Flavor Potato Sticks, Buffalo Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 567kcal 6.7Protein 36.7Fat 53.3Carbs Salted Plantain Strips, Salted E & M Capital Distributors, LLC Salted Plantain Strips, Salted Wholesome Snacks High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 533kcal 2.2Protein 28.9Fat 64.4Carbs Torn & Glasser Inc Roasted And Salted Plantain Chips, Roasted And Salted Wholesome Snacks 500kcal 3.3Protein 30Fat 60Carbs Tostones Regular Patacones, Tostones Lam's Foods Inc. Tostones Regular Patacones, Tostones Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 464kcal 3.6Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Yucas Cassava Strips Barberi International Inc. Yucas Cassava Strips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 467kcal 0Protein 20Fat 73.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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