Palm oil is incredibly widespread; it's found in close to 50% of the packaged products we buy from supermarkets.
Palm Oil Usage Breakdown
Here's a look at how palm oil is used:
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Food Products:
- It's a common ingredient in many popular food items, such as:
- Pizza
- Doughnuts
- Chocolate
- It's a common ingredient in many popular food items, such as:
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Personal Care Products:
- Palm oil is also frequently used in personal care products, including:
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Toothpaste
- Lipstick
- Palm oil is also frequently used in personal care products, including:
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Other Uses:
- Beyond food and personal care, palm oil is also used in:
- Animal feed
- Biofuel (though not in the UK)
- Beyond food and personal care, palm oil is also used in:
Key Takeaway
The use of palm oil is very common, appearing in a large portion of everyday items. It's estimated to be present in roughly half of all packaged goods you find in supermarkets.
