Palm oil is a non-GMO, non-hydrogenated oil that acts as a stabilizer and reduces oil separation. That means less stirring every time you dip into a jar! Other liquid oils wouldn’t stabilize the sesame butters in the same way and would increase the oil layer at the top of the jar. Incredible Tahini is committed to responsible sourcing of all our ingredients, including our palm oil. We’re proud members of the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm), which encourages sustainable growing practices and human rights initiatives at the farm level, while promoting education about the cultivation and use of certified sustainable palm oil.