Palm Oil Palm Kernel Oil Soybean Oil
What is Palm Oil Palm Kernel Oil Soybean Oil?
Palm oil, palm kernel oil, and soybean oil are vegetable fats extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree, the kernel of the oil palm tree, and soybeans, respectively. These oils are widely used in food production.
Is Palm Oil Palm Kernel Oil Soybean Oil vegan?
Palm Oil Palm Kernel Oil Soybean 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 Palm Kernel Oil Soybean Oil a major allergen?
This ingredient contains soybean oil, which is derived from soy, one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Palm Oil Palm Kernel Oil Soybean Oil used for?
Manufacturers use these oils as sources of fat to improve texture, mouthfeel, and flavor in many processed foods.
Is Palm Oil Palm Kernel Oil Soybean Oil safe?
These oils are common food ingredients generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use these oils as sources of fat to improve texture, mouthfeel, and flavor in many processed foods. They contribute to the structure and shelf life of products like cookies, ice cream, and baked goods.
Health notes
These oils are common food ingredients generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Palm oil and palm kernel oil are significant sources of saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. Soybean oil is primarily composed of unsaturated fats.
Allergen info
This ingredient contains soybean oil, which is derived from soy, one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
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