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Coconut Oil

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Coconut Oil is a other — White semisolid saturated fat from coconut meat

What it does

White semisolid saturated fat from coconut meat

Where you'll see it

Chocolate, candies, baking, instead of lard, self-basting turkeys

What the research says

A saturated fat not recommended for those worried about fat-clogged arteries. May cause allergic skin rashes.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: Also ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): A saturated fat that is not recommended for those worried about fat-clogged arteries