Ingredient

Peanut Oil And Salt

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Peanut oil is used as a cooking oil, particularly for frying and sautéing, due …

What it is

Peanut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from roasted peanuts. It is known for its distinct nutty flavor and high smoke point, making it suitable for various cooking methods. The salt is sodium chloride, a mineral used to enhance flavor.

Why it's used

Peanut oil is used as a cooking oil, particularly for frying and sautéing, due to its flavor and heat stability. Salt is added to foods to enhance their taste, acting as a flavor enhancer and preservative. They are commonly found together in snacks like popcorn and roasted peanuts, as well as in ice cream and confectionery.

Health notes

Peanut oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Salt (sodium chloride) is a necessary nutrient, but high intake is linked to increased blood pressure in some individuals. The World Health Organization recommends limiting sodium intake. Both peanut oil and salt have been evaluated by international bodies like JECFA and EFSA, with established guidelines for safe consumption.

Allergen info

Peanut oil is derived from peanuts, which are one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. However, highly refined peanut oil may be considered hypoallergenic by some regulatory bodies, though this is a complex area.

Products containing Peanut Oil And Salt

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FLAVE! Flave!, Roasted Salted Peanuts Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 607kcal 25Protein 50Fat 21.4Carbs Cedar Crest Specialties Inc. Ice Cream, Candy Bar Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 247kcal 2.7Protein 30.1Fat 31.5Carbs Guernsey Dairy Stores, Inc. Premium Ice Cream, Mackinac Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 314kcal 5.7Protein 21.4Fat 27.1Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 467kcal 13.3Protein 26.7Fat 53.3Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Weis Quality, Cashew Pieces Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 607kcal 17.9Protein 46.4Fat 28.6Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Gourmet Snack Mix Other Snacks 600kcal 20Protein 43.3Fat 36.7Carbs Ledagio, Ltd. Kameda Crisps, Savory Rice Snack With Roasted Peanuts, Black Pepper, Black Pepper Other Snacks 467kcal 13.3Protein 20Fat 60Carbs Tropical Nut & Fruit Co. Tgf, Roasted And Salted Cashews Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 600kcal 16.7Protein 46.7Fat 26.7Carbs Candies Tolteca Co. Tolteca, Salted Cashews Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 586kcal 17.2Protein 44.8Fat 31.0Carbs Gardners Candies Inc. Almond Bark Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 429kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 42.9Carbs HP Hood LLC Frozen Dairy Dessert Other Frozen Desserts 197kcal 4.5Protein 6.1Fat 33.3Carbs Super Extra Large Peanuts, Roasted & Salted Costco Companies Inc. Super Extra Large Peanuts, Roasted & Salted Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 548kcal 25.8Protein 48.4Fat 19.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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