Mango Fat
What is Mango Fat?
Mango fat, also known as sal fat or shorea robusta seed butter, is a vegetable fat derived from the seeds of the sal tree (Shorea robusta), native to India and Southeast Asia. The seeds are crushed and the fat is extracted through pressing or solvent extraction, then refined.
Is Mango Fat vegan?
Mango Fat is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Mango Fat a major allergen?
Mango fat is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Mango Fat used for?
Mango fat is used as a cocoa butter substitute or extender in chocolate and confectionery products due to its similar melting properties.
Is Mango Fat safe?
Mango fat is not considered a food additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Mango fat is used as a cocoa butter substitute or extender in chocolate and confectionery products due to its similar melting properties. It can also be found in baked goods and some margarines, acting as a fat component to improve texture and mouthfeel.
Health notes
Mango fat is not considered a food additive and does not have an E-number. It is primarily a source of fat, containing saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) does not list it as a regulated additive. As with all fats, excessive consumption can contribute to high calorie intake. Evidence on specific health impacts at typical dietary levels is limited.
Allergen info
Mango fat is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
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