Ingredient

Palm &/or Canola Oil

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These oils are used in a wide variety of processed foods as a cooking …

What is Palm &/or Canola Oil?

Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palms. Canola oil is made from rapeseed that has been specifically bred to have low levels of erucic acid. Both are common cooking oils.

Is Palm &/or Canola Oil vegan?

Palm &/or Canola Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Palm &/or Canola Oil gluten-free?

They do not contain gluten.

Is Palm &/or Canola Oil a major allergen?

Neither palm oil nor canola oil are among the FDA's 9 major allergens.

What is Palm &/or Canola Oil used for?

These oils are used in a wide variety of processed foods as a cooking medium, to add richness, and to improve texture.

Is Palm &/or Canola Oil safe?

Palm and canola oils are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

These oils are used in a wide variety of processed foods as a cooking medium, to add richness, and to improve texture. They are found in baked goods, snacks, fried foods, and spreads.

Health notes

Palm and canola oils are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are common dietary fats and their consumption is part of overall dietary patterns. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these oils. Evidence on the health effects of specific fats and oils is ongoing and sometimes debated.

Allergen info

Neither palm oil nor canola oil are among the FDA's 9 major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Palm &/or Canola Oil

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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