Coconut Fat
Coconut fat is high in saturated fat (~82 g/100 g), predominantly lauric acid. Major dietary guidance bodies (AHA, USDA) advise limiting saturated fat intake to <10% of energy because it raises LDL cholesterol; AHA advisory specifically does not recommend coconut oil.
What it is
Solid/semisolid fat fraction of coconut (Cocos nucifera); ~85-90% saturated fat, predominantly lauric acid.
Cooking fat, baking fat, confectionery, dairy alternative texturizer.
Why it's flagged
- very high saturated fat
- raises LDL cholesterol
What regulators actually say
"We advise against the use of coconut oil. Coconut oil increases LDL cholesterol... and has no known offsetting favorable effects."
"Oil, coconut - 892 kcal/100 g; saturated fat 82.5 g/100 g; lauric acid 41.8 g/100 g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS edible fat; counts toward saturated fat on Nutrition Facts.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized edible fat.
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