and butter), but it seems to extend to saturated fats from plant sources, and even artificial fats. “Trans-fats” like margarine and shortening seem to have the same bad effect on cholesterol levels and your arteries. I... (6 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong June 20, 2006)

Does anybody know anything about palm oil? It’s found in a lot of African dishes, and I’ve got a small container of it and use it to great effect in a number of recipes, but what is the proper way to use it –... (2 replies, last updated by Tobias T May 17, 2002)

Hi all. I’m wondering if there are any stores in TOronto carrying Organic palm oil. They come in tubs like big margarine tubs. Thanks so much in advance! \t (0 replies, last updated by Pum July 27, 2004)

Am curious to try some Senegalese food, and was intrigued by the descriptions i’d read about it in the past and its use of strong reddish palm oil...anyone have suggestions on where to go? (4 replies, last updated by MikeG July 18, 2005)

Newman’s Own cookies are made with palm fruit oil. The package states that it is not hydrogenated and is lower in saturated fat than butter, palm kernel oil and coconut oil. I’ve always heard so many negatives things... (1 reply, last updated by biltong March 7, 2006)

Palm Oil, Coconut oil (both non-hydrogenated): I’ve run across them on the internet. They are claimed to be very healthy to cook with, stay fresh without preservatives or processing. Anyone know about these oils? (Not the... (12 replies, last updated by Phil November 7, 2005)

Years ago I saw some Red Palm Oil for sale at at long gone east side grocery-has anyone in the Vancouver area seen it of late? TIA (4 replies, last updated by fmed October 18, 2009)

We’re making a pie, so we remembered we have Palm Kernal Oil (as an organic, non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening) in the fridge. Looks okay, doesn’t smell. But the sell by date is 1/9/05 – i.e. 6 months ago!... (2 replies, last updated by dk June 18, 2005)

Online or in person, I would love to buy dende – any leads? (3 replies, last updated by Eee October 17, 2007)

Hi y’all. Just got a gift certificate to the Palm. I’m not a huge steakhouse person, but I’m willing to give it a go (particularly as it’s free!) Anyone have good/bad experiences at this place? CookieG (10 replies, last updated by Steve February 1, 2002)

Dende oil is a palm oil used often in Brazilian cooking. It’s very reddish in color and very high in saturated fat but the flavor is distictive. (4 replies, last updated by jayt90 December 9, 2006)

Does anyone know anyplace in Manhattan or in the outer boroughs where I can find Dende Oil. (Some type of Palm Oil) used in Brazilian cooking. Thank you. (2 replies, last updated by caise March 26, 2006)

Hi all, A friend gave me a recipe for a Brazilian yuca dish called bobo de camarao, which calls for dende oil, an orange-colored palm oil. Any idea where I could get it in Westchester county (or – and I know I’m... (7 replies, last updated by Dan Niles March 5, 2005)

agreed about the hearts of palms—and great price, also, buy the big jar of artichokes, and rinse off the heavy oil that they are in, and use them in all sorts of things-very good as well. The only other non costco brand... (2 replies, last updated by janie June 17, 2008)

's the info — Restaurant Name: Kalura Trattoria Italiana Restaurant address line 1: 124 Sth Palm Canyon Drive Restaurant address line 2: Palm Springs CA Requested Recipe: Vermicelli all' Aragosta — Angel hair pasta... (16 replies, last updated by eat this November 29, 2008)