Palm Oil Products

Palm oil derives from the tropical palm tree known as oil palm, which grows best within 10 degrees north or south of the equator. Areas best known for palm oil production include Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa and South America. The oil palm produces large quantities of fruits called fruit bunches, and individual fruits are made up of a kernel (core), a mesocarp (fleshy outer layer) and a shell. A remarkable quality of the oil palm is that it is able to produce 10x the oil yield compared to other oil crops and this oil is extraordinarily versatile in the production of goods.

 

Palm oil versatility has resulted in the oil being utilized within many of today’s global industries. Palm oil exists almost everywhere, ranging from food products to biodiesels. Some of the industries that use palm oil:

  • Food service i.e. Ice cream, dairy and biscuits
  • Cosmetics/personal care i.e. Moisturiser, shampoo and soap
  • Pharmaceuticals i.e. vit E
  • Animal feed
  • Biofuel and Energy