Be careful, oil: the benefits and harms of palm oil

Palm oil has recently become increasingly popular among food manufacturers. This is not surprising, because it is an excellent base, cheap in cost and does not affect the final taste in any way. Read about the benefits and harms of palm oil in our material.

Palm oil is made from the fruits of the oil palm tree. Palm oil is most widely used in the confectionery industry because it is a natural flavor enhancer and also promotes long-term storage of the product. In addition, palm oil can be found in the production of dairy and fermented milk products: cottage cheese, cheeses, yoghurts, sour cream and even kefir.

Palm oil can be unprocessed, which retains the beneficial properties of the product, and refined, in which the content of beneficial properties is reduced several times. It is the second grade of oil that is used in the food industry.

PALM OIL: BENEFITS

The most important advantage of palm oil is its content of carotenoids, which are natural antioxidants and protect the body. In addition, palm oil contains a lot of vitamin E, and this also has a positive effect on health, as well as the condition of the skin and hair. Palm oil also contains vitamin A, which guarantees healthy vision.

The benefits of palm oil are manifested only in unprocessed red oil, which you will not find on the shelves of our stores or in our products. Red palm oil is very expensive and is not used in mass production.

PALM OIL: HARM

A lot can be said about the dangers of refined palm oil. Palm oil is a carcinogen and promotes the development of cancer. In addition, it is high in saturated fat and this contributes to the development of cardiovascular diseases.

Palm oil is refractory, which means that it is not completely removed from the human body, forming waste.

PALM OIL: ADVICE

Experts say that completely avoiding palm oil in product compositions is unrealistic, since it is found in most commercial ready-made products. Nutritionists emphasize that the harmful effects of palm oil manifest themselves with its constant use, and advise giving up ready-made confectionery products and switching to home-baked goods.