Palm Oil and Beta-palmitate in Infant Formula: A Position Paper by the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Committee on Nutrition
Palm oil (PO) is used in infant formulas to achieve palmitic acid levels similar to those in human milk. PO is associated with harder stools and SN-2-palmitate use may lead to softer stool consistency.
