Palm Oil With Natural Flavor And Beta Carotene

This ingredient combines palm oil, a vegetable fat, with natural flavorings and beta carotene. Palm oil is extracted from the fruit of oil palm trees. Natural flavors are derived from natural sources to add taste, while beta carotene is a plant pigment that provides yellow-orange color and is a source of vitamin A.

Manufacturers use this blend to provide fat, improve texture, and add flavor to foods. Beta carotene also serves as a colorant, giving a yellow or orange hue, and can contribute to the nutritional content as a source of vitamin A. It is often found in foods like pizza.

Palm oil is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is high in saturated fat; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 recommend keeping saturated fat intake below 10% of daily calories. Natural flavors are also considered GRAS or approved food additives by the FDA. Beta carotene is an FDA-approved color additive and nutrient. JECFA has evaluated palm oil and beta carotene, and JECFA has set an acceptable daily intake for beta carotene.