Crude Palm Oil is a reddish-orange oil extracted from the pulp of the fruit of the African palm which originated from Asia
Palm oils contain many vitamins including; vitamin E, A and beta-carotene which promote good night vision, health of mucous membranes and skin, and the growth of bone. Palm oil plays a role in the body’s use of fat which includes; energy reserve, thermal insulation, organ protection, tissue membrane structure and cell metabolism. Studies have shown that a palm oil enriched diet does not raise blood cholesterol and even leads to lower plasma cholesterol levels.
The main usage of Crud Palm Oil (CPO) is for cooking purposes.It can also be used in manufacture of margarine, shortening, vanaspathy and soap.
Crud Palm Oil is obtained from the mesocarp of fresh fruit bunches. It is an orange-reddish liquid and semi-solid at room temperature, melting to a clear red-orange liquid on slight heating.
Palm oil is one of the major edible vegetable oils consumed globally. Palm oil is high in saturated fats and free of trans-fats. Palm oil and its derivatives are used in the manufacture of prepackaged food, cleaning products, hair care, cosmetics, and personal care products. Palm wax is utilized in the manufacturing of candles.
