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Is Elaeis Guineensis Oil vegan?

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

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Elaeis Guineensis Oil, commonly known as palm oil, is a natural oil obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis), a species native to West Africa.

Also known as ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (PALM) OIL, Palm Oil
INCI name Elaeis Guineensis Oil
CAS number 8002-75-3
EC number 232-316-1
CosIng ID 33760
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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