Vegetable Palm Fat
What is Vegetable Palm Fat?
Vegetable palm fat is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is a semi-solid fat at room temperature, and is often refined, bleached, and deodorised during processing. It is commonly used in the food industry due to its texture and stability.
Is Vegetable Palm Fat vegan?
Vegetable Palm Fat is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Vegetable Palm Fat gluten-free?
It is not a source of gluten.
Is Vegetable Palm Fat a major allergen?
Vegetable palm fat is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Vegetable Palm Fat used for?
Manufacturers use vegetable palm fat as a fat or oil ingredient in a wide variety of foods.
Is Vegetable Palm Fat safe?
Vegetable palm fat is not an additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use vegetable palm fat as a fat or oil ingredient in a wide variety of foods. Its solid consistency makes it useful in baked goods, biscuits, and crackers, contributing to texture and mouthfeel. It can also be found in some plant-based alternatives to dairy products.
Health notes
Vegetable palm fat is not an additive and does not have an E-number. It is a source of saturated fatty acids, and the NHS advises limiting intake of saturated fats. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) provides dietary guidance on fat intake. Evidence regarding the health impacts of saturated fats is complex and has been subject to ongoing scientific discussion.
Allergen info
Vegetable palm fat is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not a source of gluten.
Foods that contain Vegetable Palm Fat
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