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Heart Of Palm
Heart Of Palm
Also known as: Hearts of palm, palm heart
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Heart of palm is a low-calorie vegetable providing fiber, potassium, and small amounts of micronutrients. No significant adverse health effects at culinary intake levels.
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What it is
Heart of palm (palmito) is the inner core of certain palm trees (e.g., peach palm, palmetto) harvested as a vegetable.
Vegetable used in salads, side dishes, and as a meat substitute due to its tender texture.
Why it's flagged
- high sodium in canned varieties
What regulators actually say
"Hearts of palm, canned: low in calories, source of fiber and potassium."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food vegetable
European Union — EFSA
Standard food vegetable
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