Best avoided Oil Smoke point: ~230°C

Palm oil

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

Stable and cheap, but high in saturated fat and linked to deforestation.

Pros

  • Very stable and inexpensive
  • High smoke point

Cons

  • High in saturated fat
  • Major environmental and deforestation concerns
  • Ubiquitous in processed food

Best uses

  • Best minimised
  • choose certified sustainable if used

Sources & references

  1. Harvard T.H. Chan — Fats and Cholesterol
  2. American Heart Association — Healthy cooking oils

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