Crude Palm Kernel Oil

Product : Crude Palm Kernel Oil

Palm Kernel Oil is obtained from the kernel of palm fruit. There are great differences between Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil in physical and chemical characteristic. Palm Kernel Oil is yellow wish in colour and has different a fatty acid composition. Palm contains mainly palmitic (C16:0) and oleo acids (C18:1), two most common fatty acids and about 50% saturated, while Palm Kernel Oil contains mainly lauric acid (C12:0) and more than 80% saturated.

Palm Kernel Oil closely resembles Coconut Oil in its fatty formulation and characteristics, therefore is a cost effective substitute for Crude Coconut Oil in the production of quality soap.

Specification

Free Fatty Acid (As Lauric) : 5.0% Max

Moisture & Impurities : 0.5% Max

Iodine Value (Wijs) : 19 max at time of shipment