Plum kernel oil: authorised novel food in the EU

Conditions of use and maximum levels

Table 1, column "Conditions under which the novel food may be used", as written:

• For frying and as seasoning: In line with normal food use of vegetable oils

Specification (Table 2)

Table 2 of the Annex, row with the same name, as written:

Description/Definition:

Plum kernel oil is a vegetable oil obtained by cold pressing of plum (Prunus domestica) kernels.

Composition:

Oleic acid (C18:1): 68 %

Linoleic acid (C18:2): 23 %

γ-Tocopherol:80 % of total tocopherols

β-Sitosterol: 80-90 % of total sterols

Triolein: 40-55 % of triglycerides

Cyanhydric acid: maximum 5 mg/kg oil

Source and version

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470, Annex, Union list of novel foods, Table 1. Consolidated text of 10 August 2026. The text above is copied from that document without change except that amendment markers are removed. It is not advice and it does not decide whether a particular product is covered.

• Consolidated text on EUR-Lex

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