Ingredient

Palmfruit Shortening

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use palmfruit shortening to add richness, tenderness, and a flaky texture to baked …

What it is

Palmfruit shortening is a solid fat made from the oil extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree. This oil is processed to create a semi-solid or solid fat that is stable at room temperature. It is a common alternative to other shortenings like butter or lard.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use palmfruit shortening to add richness, tenderness, and a flaky texture to baked goods. It is frequently found in products like pie crusts, cookies, cakes, and various doughs. Its high melting point also makes it suitable for frying applications.

Health notes

Palmfruit shortening, derived from palm oil, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in food. Palm oil 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 as a food commodity.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Palmfruit Shortening

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Taste of Nature, Inc. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Crusts & Dough High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 95% DV per serving High in added sugars — 94% DV per serving 500kcal 2.3Protein 26.6Fat 63.3Carbs Taste of Nature, Inc. Birthday Cake Cookie Dough, Birthday Cake Crusts & Dough High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in added sugars — 92% DV per serving 508kcal 1.6Protein 26.6Fat 64.8Carbs

Taste of Nature, Inc. Birthday Cake Cookie Dough, Birthday Cake Crusts & Dough High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in added sugars — 92% DV per serving 508kcal 1.6Protein 26.6Fat 64.8Carbs

Taste of Nature, Inc. Triple Chocolate Brownie Cookie Dough, Triple Chocolate Brownie Crusts & Dough High in saturated fat — 100% DV per serving High in added sugars — 94% DV per serving 500kcal 3.1Protein 29.7Fat 60.2Carbs Taste of Nature, Inc. Triple Chocolate Brownie Cookie Dough, Triple Chocolate Brownie Crusts & Dough High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 500kcal 3.1Protein 25Fat 60.9Carbs Taste of Nature, Inc. Triple Chocolate Brownie Cookie Dough, Triple Chocolate Brownie Crusts & Dough High in saturated fat — 100% DV per serving High in added sugars — 66% DV per serving 500kcal 3.1Protein 29.7Fat 60.2Carbs

Taste of Nature, Inc. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Other Deli High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving High in added sugars — 102% DV per serving 461kcal 2.3Protein 24.2Fat 57.8Carbs Taste of Nature, Inc. Triple Chocolate Brownie Cookie Dough, Chocolate Brownie Other Deli High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving High in added sugars — 94% DV per serving 453kcal 3.1Protein 25Fat 53.9Carbs

Taste of Nature, Inc. Birthday Cake Cookie Dough Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in added sugars — 92% DV per serving 508kcal 1.6Protein 26.6Fat 64.8Carbs

Taste of Nature, Inc. Cookies N Cream Cookie Dough, Cookies N Cream Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in added sugars — 90% DV per serving 500kcal 1.6Protein 26.6Fat 64.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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