Palm stearin
What is Palm stearin?
Palm stearin is a semi-solid fat derived from palm oil. It is produced by fractionating palm oil, a process that separates the oil into liquid (olein) and solid (stearin) components based on their melting points.
Is Palm stearin vegan?
Palm stearin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Palm stearin gluten-free?
Gluten is not present.
Is Palm stearin a major allergen?
Palm stearin is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Palm stearin used for?
Palm stearin is used as a fat or oil in baked goods like cakes, pastries, and breads.
Is Palm stearin safe?
Palm stearin is authorised as a food additive in Great Britain and listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Palm stearin is used as a fat or oil in baked goods like cakes, pastries, and breads. Its solid nature at room temperature helps to provide structure and a desirable texture to these products.
Health notes
Palm stearin is authorised as a food additive in Great Britain and listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. EFSA has evaluated fats and oils, including those derived from palm, as part of broader assessments. Concerns have been raised regarding the saturated fat content of palm oil and its derivatives, and their potential impact on blood cholesterol levels. However, the overall health impact depends on the quantity consumed as part of a balanced diet.
Allergen info
Palm stearin is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Gluten is not present.
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