Crude palm oil

Crude palm oil is a popular cooking oil found in many kitchens around the world. The oil is derived from the pulp of the oil palm, a fruit that grows in tropical climates. Palm oil is naturally reddish in color, due to its high content of beta-carotene. The oil is rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants. Though palm oil can be part of a healthy diet, some people choose to limit their intake or only use sustainably grown palm oil. This is due to the environmental and human rights abuses that have been linked to the palm oil industry.