Ingredient

Palm Shortening

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use palm shortening to provide structure, tenderness, and a creamy mouthfeel in baked …

What it is

Palm shortening is a solid fat derived from palm oil, which comes from the fruit of the oil palm tree. It is processed to achieve a smooth texture and a high melting point, making it solid at room temperature.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use palm shortening to provide structure, tenderness, and a creamy mouthfeel in baked goods. It also helps extend the shelf life of products and is commonly found in cakes, cookies, snack foods, and fried items.

Health notes

Palm oil, the source of palm shortening, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Palm shortening is high in saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated palm oil and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified) because it is considered a food commodity.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Palm Shortening

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UTZ Quality Foods, Inc. Wavy Potato Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs VIVELI Viveli, Wafer Rolls With Delicious Vanilla Cream Filling Cookies & Biscuits 489kcal 5.6Protein 22.2Fat 72.2Carbs VIVELI Viveli, Twist, Wafer Rolls, Vanilla Cookies & Biscuits 489kcal 5.6Protein 22.2Fat 72.2Carbs INDUSTRIAS CARPHIL Viveli, Wafer Rolls With A Delicious Strawberry Cream Filling Cookies & Biscuits 489kcal 5.6Protein 22.2Fat 72.2Carbs FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, Crumb Cakes, Blueberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 351kcal 5.3Protein 10.5Fat 57.9Carbs FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, Danish Bundt Cake, Caramel Pecan Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 419kcal 9.7Protein 19.4Fat 50Carbs FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, Butter Pound Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 421kcal 7.0Protein 17.5Fat 56.1Carbs FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, Cheesy Garlic Bread Breads & Buns High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 306kcal 5.9Protein 17.6Fat 29.4Carbs LINDA ELLEN'S BAKERY Linda Ellen's Bakery, Upside Down Cake, Pineapple Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 238kcal 3.3Protein 11.7Fat 38.3Carbs NOT A BRANDED ITEM Muffin Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 220kcal 3Protein 3Fat 33Carbs FRESH & EASY Burrito Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 194kcal 7.7Protein 5.9Fat 27.1Carbs

NOT A BRANDED ITEM Classic Crumb Coffee Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 370kcal 5.4Protein 10.9Fat 60.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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