Sunflower Palm Oil

Sunflower palm oil is a blend of sunflower oil and palm oil. Sunflower oil comes from the seeds of the sunflower plant, while palm oil is derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. The blend is created to achieve specific functional properties in food products.

This oil blend is used as a cooking oil and a source of fat in processed foods. Manufacturers use it for its texture, stability, and flavor. It is commonly found in snacks like chips, pretzels, and popcorn, as well as in candies.

Sunflower palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Like other fats and oils, it provides calories and is a source of fatty acids. JECFA has evaluated fats and oils, and EFSA has also assessed various vegetable oils. Evidence on the health effects of specific oil blends is often complex and depends on the overall diet.