Preferred Term:
palm oils
Definition:
Oils pressed from the pulp of the fruit of various palms (Arecaceae). The African palm (Elaeis guineensis) is a common source for palm oil. Palm oils are high in saturated fat and carotene, and used in foods, soaps, cosmetics, candles. Compare with palm kernel oil.
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Entry Terms:
- palmolein
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28886
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