Palm oil derives from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Its high fat content has led to concerns that it may raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, ...

Is palm oil bad for you? This versatile fat is extremely common, found in at least 50% of products in U.S. supermarkets, per 2024 research published in Foods. But while prevalent, there’s a lot of ...

Taking red palm oil in moderation can provide numerous health benefits, from adding nutrients to your diet to restoring a dry scalp. High in saturated fat, red palm oil does not contain trans-fat and ...

Walk into your kitchen, read a few packaged food labels, and you are likely to spot palm oil more, from instant noodles to biscuits and even that healthy protein bar. But is this most controversial ...

Palm oil comes from the fruit of oil palm trees (Elaeis guineensis) and is suitable for consumption. Oil palm trees only grow in tropical regions, being native to Africa and brought to southeast Asia ...

Government researchers in Indonesia believe oil from the tamanu tree (Calophyllum inophyllum) could serve an alternative feedstock for biofuel to palm oil. They say the plant has shown the ability to ...