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Palm Kernel Oil

What is Palm Kernel Oil?

Palm kernel oil is derived from the kernel of the oil palm Elaeis guineensis. [1]

What Does "Fractionated" Mean?

You might find on your label, "Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil". This is considered the least healthiest form of the three known Palm Oils available. [2]



History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Palm Kernel Oil


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Palm Kernel Oil".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Palm kernel oil - Wikipedia
  2. Label Able: Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil - popsugar.com

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil
Modified Palm Kernel Oil
Palm Kernel Solids
Solid Palm Kernel Fat

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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