Ingredient

Shortening Palm Oil

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use shortening palm oil to provide structure, tenderness, and flakiness in baked goods …

What is Shortening Palm Oil?

Shortening palm oil is a solid fat derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is processed to achieve a solid consistency at room temperature, which contributes to specific textures and stability in food products.

Is Shortening Palm Oil vegan?

Shortening Palm Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Shortening Palm Oil a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Shortening Palm Oil used for?

Manufacturers use shortening palm oil to provide structure, tenderness, and flakiness in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries.

Is Shortening Palm Oil safe?

Palm oil, and shortening made from it, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use shortening palm oil to provide structure, tenderness, and flakiness in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries. It is also valued for its stability in frying and its ability to extend the shelf life of various processed foods, including snack cakes, chips, and crackers.

Health notes

Palm oil, and shortening made from it, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Palm oil is a source of saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting intake of saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated palm oil.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Shortening Palm Oil

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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