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Palm
Moderate concern
EFSA 2016 evaluated process contaminants in palm oil — glycidyl fatty acid esters (GE), 3-MCPD, and 2-MCPD esters formed during refining. EFSA found GE genotoxic and carcinogenic, with potential health concern for high palm-oil consumers, particularly children.
Found in
8,715 products
What it is
Generic palm-derived ingredient — typically refers to palm oil or palm fat from Elaeis guineensis fruit.
Cooking fat, shortening, stabilizer, frying medium.
Why it's flagged
- Glycidyl fatty acid esters (GE) — genotoxic carcinogen
- 3-MCPD esters — potential health concern
- High saturated fat content
What regulators actually say
"Glycidyl fatty acid esters are a potential health concern for younger age groups with high palm-oil consumption"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS food fat
European Union — EFSA
Authorised; maximum levels for 3-MCPD and GE under Regulation 2020/1322
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