Palmoil

Palm oil is a vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of the oil palm tree. It is extracted from the fleshy part of the fruit.

Manufacturers use palm oil for its texture, stability, and cost-effectiveness. It is commonly found in many processed foods, including baked goods, snack foods, and confectionery.

Palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is high in saturated fat, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated palm oil as a food ingredient. EFSA has also evaluated certain processing contaminants that can be found in palm oil.