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food-and-consumer12 days ago•3 min saved

FDA Rules Force Skippy to Label Its Product as a Spread

Skippy must label its natural product as a 'spread' rather than 'peanut butter' because it contains palm oil, which lowers the peanut content below the FDA’s 90% threshold. This distinction stems from 1961 regulations that defined peanut butter standards after manufacturers reduced peanut content to cut costs. The FDA requires the term 'spread' for any product with less than 90% peanuts or added oils, even if the product still meets the minimum peanut requirement but includes other ingredients.

via Fox News|

#fda-regulations #food-and-consumer #labeling-laws

health3 years ago•2 min saved

The Truth About Palm Oil: Debunking Unhealthy Oil Myths

Palm oil, although better than some options, is still not good for health due to its high content of saturated fats. It can raise "bad" LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. While tropical oils like palm oil do not need to be completely eliminated from the diet, it is recommended to prioritize healthier options like olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil, which contain lower levels of saturated fats and offer additional health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving cardiovascular, joint, and brain health.

via USA TODAY|

#cardiovascular-health #dietary-recommendations #health

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Malaysia criticizes EU's deforestation law while world's first carbon import tax approved.

Malaysia has criticized the European Union's new law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, fearing a hit to its exports of palm oil to the bloc. The law will require companies that sell goods into the European Union to produce "verifiable" information proving their goods were not grown on land deforested after 2020, or risk hefty fines. Malaysia said the law was a "deliberate effort" to increase costs and barriers for its palm oil sector, which is a key source of export revenue for the Southeast Asian country.

via Reuters|

#deforestation #european-union #malaysia