Is macauba a rainforest-friendly alternative to palm oil? :

Palm oil is cheap to produce in large quantities but unsustainable production methods, notably deforestation, means the bad can far outweigh the good. As a result, brands are increasingly distancing themselves from the use of irresponsible palm oil in their products. But is new kid on the block, macauba, the answer environmentalists and eco-friendly manufacturers have been looking for?

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