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Palm-Alt: A Locally-Produced Alternative to Palm Shortening

Researchers at Queen Margaret University have developed Palm-Alt, a replacement for palm shortening in industrial bakery applications. Made from rapeseed oil, fibres and proteins, the ingredient delivers up to 25% less fat and 89% less saturated fat whilst maintaining texture and flavour in biscuits, cakes and bread. Now in commercial trials.

Palm-Alt: A Locally-Produced Alternative to Palm Shortening
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