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Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
Low concern
Whole-food-derived oil; high in saturated fat (mainly lauric acid). Excess saturated fat intake raises LDL cholesterol.
Found in
2 products
What it is
Oil pressed from kernels of the babassu palm (Attalea speciosa, syn. Orbignya speciosa).
Edible oil rich in lauric acid; similar to coconut oil. Also used in cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
- high saturated fat content
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Conventional food fat / cosmetic ingredient
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food fat
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