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Palm Fat
Palm Fat
Moderate concern
Palm fat is a saturated fat that meta-analyses show raises LDL cholesterol relative to vegetable oils low in saturated fat. WHO recommends limiting saturated fat intake to <10% of total energy.
Found in
1,023 products
What it is
Solid fat extracted from the fruit of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis); high in saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid).
Solid fat replacement (post-trans-fat era), used for texture, shelf-life, and shortening.
Why it's flagged
- raises LDL cholesterol
- high saturated fat
- WHO recommends limiting saturated fat
What regulators actually say
"Palm oil consumption increases LDL cholesterol compared with vegetable oils low in saturated fat."
"WHO recommends... reducing saturated fatty acid intake to less than 10% of total energy intake."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS food fat.
European Union — EFSA
Authorised; subject to 3-MCPD/glycidyl ester limits.
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