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Cocos Nucifera Oil

Low concern

Whole-food fat that is high in saturated fatty acids (~85-90%), mostly lauric acid. Major health bodies recommend limiting saturated fat intake; AHA advisory specifically advises against coconut oil for cardiovascular health.

Found in

41 products

What it is

Coconut oil; INCI/Latin Cocos nucifera oil.

Cooking and baking fat; texture and flavor in confections.

Why it's flagged

high saturated fat content

What regulators actually say

"Because coconut oil increases LDL cholesterol, a cause of CVD, and has no known offsetting favorable effects, we advise against the use of coconut oil."

American Heart Association (Circulation) — ahajournals.org

"Eating less saturated fat may lower your risk of heart disease."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS food

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food

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