organic palm olein oil - help please

[earth mumma]

I am wondering if anyone has some factual information on this product.  I've just noticed that my favourite corn chips now have this listed in its ingredients  and I am wondering if this is something to avoid or if it's ok.  I do know that orangutangs are losing their habbitat to plantations of palms for oil production.  Food is so complicated now 

[CreamPuff63]

This website may be helpful for you earth mumma. Its very interesting how there are so many names and numbers that we have to know about in order to make informed choices. That substance appears to be a derivative.

[earth mumma]

Thanks creampuff.  Looks like my corn chips are off the menu 

[Rebecca]

Funny you should be asking about palm oil as I just replied to a question about Rice Bran Oil and happened to mention it. I too avoid it if possible though it is so hard to make informed decisions as there are so many variables we can't take into account until we are made aware of them. Just go with your best advice and good feelings. Hopefully there is another corn chip alternative out there that doesn't cost the earth!! (literally lol).
I just checked some I have in the cupboard Mission Original Tortilla Strips they contain Vegetable Oil (whatever that actually is??)
Rebecca

[earth mumma]

Hi Rebecca.  After some research it appears that most products that list vegetable oil in the ingredient list contain palm oil.  Especially snack foods.  It is very confusing and frustrating, but I suppose if I contact the companies expressing my concern it probably doesn't make much of a difference, but if I do and others do it too then collectively we can make a difference.