What’s the issue?
The emphasis is on one of Nutella's main ingredients: palm oil. It’s what gives the product its creamy texture and heightens its flavor, the maker of Nutella says. Most of the palm oil we consume comes from margarines and a variety of baked goods, including pastries and cakes.
But it’s not palm oil safety that’s in question — it’s what happens when it is processed and heated. The purifying is done to remove the oil’s color and neutralize its smell.
When palm oil used in processed foods is heated to high temperatures — above 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit) — a “potentially carcinogenic contaminant” is formed, which can present a “potential health concern.”
While that might sound scary, it’s important to explain the science.
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