Rspo-certified Sustainable Palm Shortening

Palm shortening is a solid fat made from palm oil, which comes from the fruit of the oil palm tree. It is produced by processing palm oil to achieve a semi-solid consistency at room temperature. "RSPO-certified" means the palm oil used meets specific standards for sustainable production.

Manufacturers use palm shortening to provide structure, texture, and a desirable mouthfeel in baked goods. It helps create tender, flaky products like cakes, cookies, and snack cakes. It is also valued for its stability and neutral flavor.

Palm oil, from which palm shortening is made, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is high in saturated fat, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 advise keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated palm oil. While "RSPO-certified" addresses environmental concerns related to palm oil production, its saturated fat content is a nutritional consideration.