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Red Palm Oil

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palm_oil_gal_med.jpgI’ve just done a little research on Red Palm Oil, originally used in Africa and the tropics. One source said red palm oil is to the tropics as olive oil would be to the Mediterranean.

I’ll try to describe the flavor, but please recognize that I’m not good at descriptions like this. The oil is fragrant but fairly mild, a little sweet and rich at the same time. It isn’t overwhelming in flavor like coconut oil or olive oil. It seems to me to be pretty universal in flavor, even though the color makes it unmistakable (it can turn food bright yellow).

We really enjoy it. When I reheat rice in it in a cast iron skillet, I start off by softening diced onions in red palm oil. Then I add the rice (or other grain such as quinoa) and season to taste with salt & pepper and/or other herbs. This I will use as the base for a skillet dish or as a side dish.

I already mentioned that is has a high smoke point. It can be used for frying and high temp cooking without going rancid or toxic. Additionally…

This reddish-orange oil comes from the pulp of the African palm. The reddish color comes from the high carotenoid (Vitamin A) content. The carotenoids are known to be helpful in many health issues, such as enhancing eye health, immune function and cardiovascular health. They also act as antioxidants which protect our cells and tissues from environmental damage. In fact, according to Answers.com, red palm oil is a remarkable source of Vitamin A — even better than carrots. In addition, red palm oil is rich with tocopherols and tocotrienols, from the Vitamin E family.

More information can be found at:

  • Red Palm Oil (Wilderness Family Naturals, my source for this oil)
  • Red Palm Oil — with recipe ideas
  • Palm Oil and Red Palm Oil — Whole Foods Market

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  1. Rachelle says

    May 4, 2007 at 10:00 am

    I’ve been hearing a lot of good stuff about this oil. Thanks for the info.

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  2. Robin says

    January 15, 2017 at 9:02 am

    I recently read an article about how Nutella is being removed due to the “cancer-causing agent” palm oil. Is red palm oil a concern?

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    • Millie Copper says

      January 17, 2017 at 11:01 am

      Hi Robin,

      We haven’t heard about this.

      Sustainably sourced red palm oil from small farms may be different than the “cancer-causing agent” in Nutella. I doubt they are using good palm oil. Likely theirs is solvent and/or heat extracted, instead of the quality palm oil we get from Wilderness Family Naturals at: https://wildernessfamilynaturals.com/products/red-palm-oil-natural?ref=4

      Millie
      Traditional Cooking School Support

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    • Ameer says

      March 30, 2024 at 9:23 pm

      Nutella has palm oil
      NOT RED PALM OIL… any items that has palm oil is NOT GOOD! It’s highly processed to remove the redness from RED PALM OIL. If any items with palm oil doesn’t have a reddish color then it’s the HIGHLY PROCESSED OIL… anything that’s processed are UNHEALTHY!!! I would NEVER BUY PROCESSED FOODS. Most has toxic chemicals. Pubmed.com has the studies of Red Palm oil

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  3. Amy says

    March 16, 2022 at 9:34 am

    What’s your opinion on the Nutiva Shortening? It’s palm oil, red palm oil and coconut oil. I am looking for something shelf stable that’s not crisco but also not strictly coconut oil either. I am a southern girl, and biscuits do not taste the same without a shortening! LOL. I was not sure, because the first ingredient is palm oil. Thank you!

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    • Kelly says

      December 28, 2024 at 4:50 pm

      tallow!!!

      Reply
  4. Sonya says

    March 16, 2022 at 9:50 am

    Hi, Amy: These are all good oils, and can be used in your biscuits. 🙂 Sonya, TCS Customer Success Team.

    Reply
  5. AB says

    February 24, 2024 at 11:01 am

    Can we use it as a cooking oil? Like cooking in high temperatures and all? Like in what way can I use the oil to get the maximum benefit out of it?

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    • Peggy says

      February 27, 2024 at 5:16 pm

      Hi, AB,
      The article states: I already mentioned that is has a high smoke point. It can be used for frying and high temp cooking without going rancid or toxic.
      Yes you can us it for cooking. ~Peggy, TCS Customer Success Team

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