/oss/taxonomy/term/5988/all en /oss/article/health-and-nutrition-you-asked/what-modified-palm-oil <p>This is a term you will see on the ingredients list of numerous products ranging from margarine and shortening to chocolate bars. I’ve been repeatedly asked about the presence of modified palm oil in Nutella, the popular chocolate hazelnut spread. Let’s squash one misconception right away. There is no genetic modification involved here, rather the term refers to altering the molecular structure of the naturally occurring fats in palm oil to produce fats with the desired melting point, consistency and mouthfeel.  </p> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:41:00 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 9002 at /oss