Scottish University Develops Sustainable & Clean Label Alternative to Palm Oil
Scientists at Scotland’s Queen Margaret University have developed a healthier and more sustainable alternative to palm oil.
“We set out to develop a new ingredient that would not only be better for the environment but also healthier than palm fat and current alternatives,”
Called PALM-ALT, the component is fully plant-based, made from a byproduct of the linseed trade along with fibre and rapeseed oil. Palm oil is considered problematic due to its environmental impact, with palm plantations a key driver of deforestation and habitat destruction in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Additionally, the clean label product contains 88% less saturated fat than palm oil, while giving the same performance in food products such as baked goods. © Clean Food Group Palm oil alternatives Queen Margaret University is not the first to attempt to replace palm oil; the UK’s Clean Food Group is working to develop cultivated palm oil through the fermentation of a proprietary strain of yeast. We are therefore keen to connect with food businesses who are interested in replacing palm-based fat in their products using our novel ingredient.”
- Who: Queen Margaret University · Scotland’s Queen Margaret University · Called PALM-ALT · Palm
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