The present invention addresses the problem of providing a fat absorption promoter which can be safely and easily taken and has an excellent effect of promoting fat absorption. Provided is a fat absorption promoter which comprises, as an active ingredient, a fat or oil containing β-palmitic acid at a high concentration. The fat absorption promoter according to the present invention, which highly contributes to the digestion and absorption of fat, is appropriate for, for example, nutritional support and nutritional status improvement for infants.
