Palm Sunflower Oil
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What it is
Palm sunflower oil is a blend of palm oil and sunflower oil. Palm oil comes from the fruit of oil palm trees, while sunflower oil is pressed from sunflower seeds. The blend is used to achieve a specific texture and stability in food products.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use palm sunflower oil as a cooking oil and fat source. Its stability makes it suitable for baked goods, snacks, and processed foods where a consistent texture is desired. It is commonly found in cookies, crackers, and some deli salads.
Health notes
Palm sunflower oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Like other fats and oils, it provides calories and essential fatty acids. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated fats and oils, and they are regulated as food ingredients. Excessive intake of any fat can contribute to health issues, but typical dietary amounts are not a concern.
Allergen info
Palm sunflower oil is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Palm Sunflower Oil
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Mountain Mix Peanuts, M&M's Milk Chocolate Candies, Thompson Raisins, Almonds & Cashews, Mountain Mix
567kcal
13.3Protein
36.7Fat
43.3Carbs
Graeter's Inc.
Caramel Macchiato French Pot Ice Cream, Caramel Macchiato
High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 76% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 21% DV per serving
—kcal
2.9Protein
17.9Fat
32.1Carbs
Meijer, Inc.
Sweet & Salty Salted Peanuts, Almonds & Cashews, Raisins & M&M's Trail Mix, Sweet & Salty
467kcal
13.3Protein
26.7Fat
50Carbs
Meijer, Inc.
Energy Sunflower Kernels, Raisins, Pepitas, Almonds, Cashews & Dried Cranberries Trail Mix, Energy
500kcal
16.7Protein
33.3Fat
40Carbs
Meijer, Inc.
Sweet & Salty Salted Peanuts, Raisins & M&M's Almonds & Cashews, Trail Mix, Sweet & Salty
467kcal
13.3Protein
26.7Fat
50Carbs