Hidden ingredient: Palm oil found in most salty snacks in SA
/ 29 September 2025

Hidden ingredient: Palm oil found in most salty snacks in SA

Palm oil is one of the most widely used ingredients in global food production. Its versatility, cost-effectiveness and stability at high frying temperatures have made it a favourite for manufacturers in the salty snack industry. But while consumers munch on their favourite brands, few realise the environmental and social impacts behind this ubiquitous ingredient. A […]