Safflower Oil Red Palm Fruit Oil

Safflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the safflower plant. Red palm fruit oil is derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. Both are refined for use in food products.

These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in processed foods. They can add richness and texture to products like chips, pretzels, and snacks.

Safflower oil and red palm fruit oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are sources of fatty acids, with red palm fruit oil notably containing vitamin E and carotenoids. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various oils, but specific evaluations for these combined ingredients are not widely publicized. Evidence on the health effects of consuming these oils at typical dietary levels is mixed and ongoing.