Palm oil
Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of oil palm trees. These trees are mainly grown in tropical regions like Indonesia and Malaysia. Palm oil is widely used in food production because it is versatile and has a neutral taste, making it suitable for a variety of dishes.
To make palm oil, the fruit of the oil palm tree is harvested, and the oil is extracted from the flesh of the fruit. The process usually involves crushing the fruit to get the oil out. After extraction, the oil is refined to remove impurities and ensure it is safe for consumption. The resulting palm oil is then used in various food products.
Palm oil is commonly found in many everyday foods like biscuits, chocolate, margarine, and packaged snacks. It is often used because it helps give products a smooth texture, enhances shelf life, and can withstand high cooking temperatures without breaking down. While palm oil is versatile and useful in food production, its production can have environmental and social impacts that are important for consumers to consider.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Palm oil
Fibre One 90 Calorie Salted Caramel Square BarsNutella B-Ready Cereal Bar
Asda Baker's Selection Hot Cross Buns
Sainsbury's Bakewell Slices
Ambrosia Banana Devon Custard Pot
Sainsbury's Battered Cod Fillets
Tesco BBQ Chicken, Bacon & Cheese Sandwich
Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne, Be Good To Yourself
Sainsbury's Beef Stew
Sainsbury's Belgian Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Taste Difference
Sainsbury's Belgian Milk Chocolate Cookies, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Belgian White Chocolate & Raspberry Cookies, Taste Difference
Sainsbury's Black Forest Mincemeat with Kirsch, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Blood Orange Mincemeat, Taste the Difference
M&S BLT Sandwich
Sainsbury's Bourbon Cream Biscuits
Sainsbury's British Classic Chicken Casserole
Kinder Bueno Bar
Sainsbury's Butter Enriched Shortbread Bites
Sainsbury's Butterscotch Bombe, Taste the Difference
Cadbury Cadbury Flake
Alpen Caramel & Chocolate Cereal Bars
Sainsbury's Caramel & Chocolate Crispy Bites
Sainsbury's Caramel Shortcake Bites
Sainsbury's Caramelised Biscuit Christmas Pudding, Taste the Difference
