Palm Oil
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-6 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Vegetable oil from oil palm fruit with nearly 50% saturated fatty acids, increasing LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risks.
Official Category: Processed Fats & Imitation Ingredients (가공유지·모조원료·원가절감재)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved vegetable oil standard
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS approved vegetable oil
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Approved with strict 3-MCPD and glycidyl ester caps
Commonly Found Foods
Instant noodlespotato chipspackaged snacksmargarine bases
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ High-oleic sunflower oil✓ Canola oil✓ Olive oil
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