Palm oil is in half of the food we eat. However, making it damages the environment. Researchers think they have found an alternative to palm oil. It is called PALM-ALT. This is a plant-based oil that is better for the environment. It is also healthier. It has much less fat and 30% fewer calories than palm oil.
PALM-ALT could change how we make things. It is made from flowers and seeds, so we don't have to cut down trees. A researcher tested PALM-ALT. She said people could not tell the difference between PALM-ALT and traditional palm oil. She is hoping businesses will start using it instead of regular palm oil.
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Sources- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-66842496
- https://news.stv.tv/east-central/scottish-scientists-create-game-changing-palm-oil-alternative
- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12532841/Scots-experts-develop-revolutionary-new-ingredient-replace-controversial-palm-oil-bakery-industry.html
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