Responsibly Sourced Palm Oil Certified By Bureau Veritas

Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is extracted from both the flesh of the fruit (palm oil) and the seed (palm kernel oil). The "responsibly sourced" label indicates that the oil has been produced according to certain environmental and social standards, verified by a third party like Bureau Veritas.

Palm oil is used in many processed foods because it is semi-solid at room temperature, making it a good ingredient for baked goods and spreads. It helps improve texture, stability, and shelf life. It is commonly found in crackers, cookies, bread, chocolate, and margarine.

Palm oil is a source of saturated fat, which the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting to less than 10% of daily calories. The FDA considers palm oil GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). Organizations like the WHO have noted that diets high in saturated fat can increase the risk of heart disease. Evidence on the health effects of palm oil specifically is mixed, with some studies suggesting potential benefits and others highlighting concerns related to its saturated fat content.