Palm Shea
What is Palm Shea?
Palm shea is a blend of palm oil and shea butter, both derived from tropical trees. Palm oil comes from the fruit of the oil palm tree, while shea butter is extracted from the nut of the shea tree. The blend is often used as a substitute for cocoa butter in confectionery and bakery products.
Is Palm Shea vegan?
Palm Shea is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Palm Shea a major allergen?
Palm shea is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Palm Shea used for?
Manufacturers use palm shea as a fat or oil ingredient, particularly in chocolate and confectionery, to provide a specific texture and melting profile.
Is Palm Shea safe?
Palm shea is considered a fat and is subject to general dietary recommendations regarding fat intake.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use palm shea as a fat or oil ingredient, particularly in chocolate and confectionery, to provide a specific texture and melting profile. It can also be found in some baked goods and spreads.
Health notes
Palm shea is considered a fat and is subject to general dietary recommendations regarding fat intake. The UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) oversees the use of fats and oils in food. While specific health impacts are linked to overall dietary patterns, no specific health concerns are attributed to palm shea at typical consumption levels. It is not regulated as a food additive.
Allergen info
Palm shea 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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