Palm oil is used in a wide range of products, both food and non-food related. Here are some common products that contain or are made from palm oil:
Food Products:
- Processed foods:
- Biscuits and cookies
- Snack foods like chips and crisps
- Margarine and spreads
- Ready-made meals and frozen foods
- Breakfast cereals
- Ice cream
- Baked goods:
- Cakes and pastries
- Bread and rolls
- Donuts and muffins
- Cooking oils:
- Palm oil itself, used in frying and cooking
- Palm kernel oil (used for baking and frying)
- Confectionery:
- Chocolate
- Candy bars
- Gummy candies
- Dairy substitutes:
- Non-dairy creamers
- Plant-based milk
- Sauces and dressings:
- Salad dressings
- Mayonnaise
- Sauces for cooking or dipping
Non-food Products:
- Cosmetics and personal care:
- Soaps and shampoos
- Lotions and moisturizers
- Toothpaste
- Makeup products
- Cleaning products:
- Laundry detergents
- Dishwashing liquids
- Surface cleaners
- Biofuels:
- Biodiesel (used as a renewable energy source)
- Candles:
- Palm wax used in certain candles
- Industrial products:
- Lubricants
- Greases
Palm oil is versatile and widely used due to its low cost, long shelf life, and properties that make it ideal for various applications. However, its production has raised environmental concerns due to deforestation and habitat destruction.