PALM KERNEL NUT AND OIL

Palm Kernel Oil
Palm kernel oil is produced from the palm nuts. Palm kernel oil is a high source of lauric acid. Although it does not contain trans fatty acids or cholesterol, yet it has been shown to raise blood cholesterol levels.
PALM KERNEL OIL FACTS

1. Palm kernel oil is normally extracted from the palm kernel seeds.
2. Palm kernel oil is an excellent source of lauric acid, oleic acid and myristic acid.
3. Palm kernel oil contains approximately *0% saturated fat, which makes it less easy on the arteries.
4. Palm kernel oil is a yellowish or dark-brown oil extracted from the kernel of palm nuts of palm tree (Elaeis guineensis).
5. Palm kernel oil is used in soap manufacturing industries, oil processing industries, food processing industries, cosmetics industries and pharmaceutical industries.
6. It can also serve as a lubricant for machinery.
7. It is a rich source of fat.
8. Palm kernel meal, which is produced during palm kernel oil extraction process is a protein feed used for feeding animals.