Fortune Refined Groundnut Oil
Red flags
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (27g)
- −Red flag: Contains trans fat (2g)
Green flags
Nothing stands out in its favour.
Ingredients, decoded
3 listed- Refined Groundnut Oil
- Permitted Antioxidant TBHQ (E-319)
- Vitamin A and Vitamin D
Our take
CleanPlate reviewGroundnut oil: 27 g saturated, 2 g trans fat
Fortune Refined Groundnut Oil is a 1 L pack of refined groundnut oil with TBHQ as antioxidant and added vitamins A and D. The panel is printed per 100 g.
CleanPlate scores it [F]CC5. The C for nutrition is middling: modest protein, fibre and micronutrients per 100 g. The [F] marks that added vitamin A and vitamin D lift the grade; without them it would be E. The C for ingredients reflects mostly refined or industrial ingredients (led by refined groundnut oil), with additives that cost points: TBHQ. The 5 for risk comes mainly from saturated fat (27 g per 100 g) and calories (900 kcal per 100 g).
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameHolds
“Refined Groundnut Oil”
The list is refined groundnut oil, TBHQ and vitamins A and D.
- On the packHolds
“Fortune Groundnut Oil is a brand name and does not represent its true nature”
A disclaimer on the pack; the list shows groundnut oil as the only oil.
How CC5 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Vitamin A, Vitamin D
- Energy
- 900 kcal
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Mixed processing and additives
- Base
- Refined Groundnut Oil
- Main fat
- Refined Groundnut Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- TBHQ
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Very high risk
- Total sugar
- 0 g
- Saturated fat
- 27 g
- Trans fat
- 2 g
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
Refined groundnut oil, antioxidant (TBHQ, 319) and added vitamins A and D.
Per 100 g: 900 kcal, 100 g fat of which 27 g saturated, 0 g sugar, 0 g protein. Saturated fat (max 27 g) and trans fat (max 2 g) are printed as maximums and are counted at those values. The panel prints no sodium line, so the label loses 2 points and the score is provisional. Vitamin A 750 mcg and vitamin D 11.25 mcg per 100 g are declared. Net quantity 1 L comes from the listing.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
Up to 27 g per 100 g.
- Trans fatConcern
Up to 2 g per 100 g, printed on the panel.
- TBHQWorth watching
The synthetic antioxidant costs 3 points on ingredients.
- No sodium lineWorth watching
The panel does not print sodium.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Groundnut oil is a traditional healthy oil"
This refined oil carries up to 27 g saturated fat per 100 g and 900 kcal.
Myth: "Fortified oil is a health food"
Added vitamins do not change the fat.
How often, and how
- Healthy adultsOccasionally
- ChildrenRarely
- Diabetes or prediabetesLimit
Smarter ways to eat it
Measure the oil
Use a teaspoon instead of pouring.
Rotate oils
Mix with mustard or canola oil across the week.
Common questions
Is Fortune Refined Groundnut Oil healthy?
Fortune Refined Groundnut Oil scores CC5 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: Contains TBHQ; High saturated fat (27g); Contains trans fat (2g).
What does the CC5 score mean?
The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (C) grades ingredient and label integrity: mixed processing and additives. The number (5) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): very high risk. The [F] means added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift the nutrition grade.
Which ingredients in Fortune Refined Groundnut Oil should I watch?
Permitted Antioxidant TBHQ (E-319) (TBHQ).
Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.