Maker fights back on palm oil concerns Maker fights back on palm oil concerns The maker of Nutella is fighting back against claims that a key ingredient in the hazelnut and chocolate spread may cause cancer. read more
The fears that palm oil cause cancer are due to compounds called glycidyl fatty acide esters (GE), that are produced when palm oil is heated above 200 degrees celsius. The oil is heated above this temperature during the processing of many foods, but Nutella has received the bulk of negative press. read more
Maker fights back on palm oil concerns. The maker of Nutella is fighting back against claims that a key ingredient in the hazelnut and chocolate spread may cause cancer. read more
The verdict, according to available scientific evidence, is no; cooked or boiled locally produced fresh palm oil is replete with vitamin A, good for the heart and suppresses the growth of human breast cancer cells. Palm oil from freshly squeezed fruits and processed at controlled temperatures is safe. read more