Ingredient

Palm Stearin Oil

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use palm stearin oil for its solid consistency and stability at room temperature. …

What it is

Palm stearin oil is a solid fraction of palm oil, which is extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree. It is obtained by cooling palm oil and separating the more solid components (stearin) from the liquid components (olein) through a process called fractionation.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use palm stearin oil for its solid consistency and stability at room temperature. It provides structure and texture to various food products, commonly found in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and snack cakes, as well as in margarines and shortenings.

Health notes

Palm stearin oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of saturated fat; the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping 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) as it is considered a food ingredient rather than an additive requiring an ADI.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Palm Stearin Oil

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Choco Pie Green Tea LOTTE Choco Pie Green Tea Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 429kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 64.3Carbs CARR'S Oat & Creme Vanilla Creme Flavored Rolled Oats & Whole Wheat Crunchy Biscuit With A Delicious Lightly Whipped Vanilla Creme Filling, Oat & Creme Vanilla Creme Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 500kcal 7.1Protein 25Fat 57.1Carbs Tong Yang Confectionery Corp. Orion, Choco Boy, Chocolate Biscuit, Chocolate, Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 556kcal 5.6Protein 30.6Fat 61.1Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Creme Cake, Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 405kcal 3.8Protein 20.2Fat 54.4Carbs National Continental Corp. Ltd Savoury Royals Wheat Crackers, Original Jamaican Crackers & Biscotti 448kcal 6.9Protein 15.5Fat 65.5Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chocolate Creme Cake, Luscious Chocolate Cake, Crowned With A Sweet, Chocolate Glaze Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 437kcal 4.2Protein 21.1Fat 56.3Carbs LOTTE CONFECTIONERY CO.,LTD. Lotte, Waffle Mate, Honey Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 500kcal 8.3Protein 29.2Fat 62.5Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Carrot Pound Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 392kcal 3.8Protein 17.7Fat 53.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Pumpkin Pound Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 380kcal 3.8Protein 17.7Fat 49.4Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chocolate Cream Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 412kcal 4.7Protein 21.2Fat 51.8Carbs Long Company, The/Variety Division Strawberry Swirl Creme Cake, Strawberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 392kcal 4.0Protein 18.9Fat 54.0Carbs Long Company, The/Variety Division Sock It To Me Creme Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 459kcal 4.0Protein 21.6Fat 63.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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