Saturated vegetable fat pressed from the kernel (not the flesh) of the oil palm fruit; used in confectionery and biscuit fillings.
Is Palm Kernel Fat safe?
Palm Kernel Fat is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.
Score impact:
−4 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)
Found in 1 of 12,482 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: WHO, EFSA
Also known as
Palm Kernel Fat is also known as palm kernel, palmkernfett, palm kernel fat, palm kernel oil, kernel palm oil — these all refer to the same ingredient.