Cohune fat is a type of oil extracted from the Cohune palm tree, native to Central and South America. It is known for its high content of lauric acid, which makes it a popular ingredient in cosmetics and food products. Some synonyms for cohune fat include Cohune oil, Attalea Cohune oil, and Amazonian Cohune oil. It is also sometimes referred to as vegetable tallow due to its solid consistency at room temperature, similar to animal-based tallow. Cohune fat is often used in place of coconut oil, as it has a similarly high lauric acid content but is less expensive to produce.