The Truth About Palm Fruit Oil
But as they say, just because something is on the internet doesn’t make it true! As such, we want to shed some light (and even debunk a few things) about an ingredient that’s given pet parents like you some cause for pause lately -- Palm Fruit Oil.
Chances are, you’ve stumbled upon a few articles that describe Palm Fruit Oil as highly toxic and dangerous for pets. We completely understand why that would spark concern from loving pet parents. However, those articles have caused quite a few misconceptions to form about the overall safety of Palm Fruit Oil. So, let’s revisit how these concerns came about, and what it truly means for your favorite furball.
Beach Contamination
Many dog parents love taking their canine companions to the beach for fetching frisbees and fun in the sun. But sadly, not everything that washes ashore is Fido-friendly, as some beaches are located in areas where ships frequently dispose diesel fuel waste into the sea. Contaminated water is already appalling enough as it is, but it doesn’t just stop there.
This toxic ship fuel waste also contaminates Palm Fruit Oil, which is sometimes offloaded at sea by nearby companies that use the fruit for other purposes. As a result, the ship waste and discarded Palm Fruit Oil combine to take a gelatinous form that smells of petrol, which attracts dogs to sniff and even consume the oil. Needless to say, such contamination is highly dangerous, and poses a serious health risk to both people and pets.
Understandably, the news of contaminated Palm Fruit Oil (in the United Kingdom) traveled fast, which immediately caught the eye of pet parents that recognized Palm Fruit Oil as an ingredient used in pet supplements. In turn, that sparked frightened pet parents to conclude that Palm Fruit Oil, in general, is a life-threatening ingredient that should be avoided at all costs. But if you’re concerned, rest easy.
Can Palm Fruit Oil Really Harm Your Pet?
If those details about contamination make you cringe, trust us. You’re not the only one. But as you can see, natural Palm Fruit Oil isn’t the culprit, it's the associated diesel fuel and other contaminants that causes harm to pets. But still in all, let’s just hope that one day, ocean waters will stop being used as a dump for harmful chemicals that put our loved ones at risk.The good news is, Palm Fruit Oil is completely non-toxic in its pure form. In fact, it’s so healthy that Harvard Health has described Palm Fruit Oil as having better fatty acid composition than Coconut Oil!
We can’t vouch for every brand out there, but at LEGITPET, we only use clean Palm Fruit Oil in our pet care products. To go the extra mile for your pet’s wellness, our Palm Fruit Oil is also RSPO SCCS certified for meeting the stringent criteria of sustainable palm oil. Lastly, all of our formulas go through a rigorous quality control process that meets Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. That means if an ingredient were to ever fall short of our standards, it’s immediately destroyed and no longer used in our manufacturing facility.
We take these measures because we think pet parents should never have to worry about feeding their four-legged friends something unhealthy. After all, we have fur babies of our own as well, and we take pet wellness just as seriously as you do. So, if you have any additional questions about Palm Fruit Oil or some of our other ingredients and formulas, feel free to reach out to us at yolo@legitpet.com.
