PALM KERNEL
Palm kernel is the edible seed of the oil palm tree and the fruit is commonly known for its usefulness in producing two types of oil; palm kernel oil from the kernels and palm oil from the fleshy parts of the fruit.
Palm kernel is originally from Africa especially Nigeria, Guinea, Angola and the Gambia before spreading to other parts of the world.
Palm kernels are characteristically fibrous in texture, reddish in colour with an oval. They are the primary source of palm oil and are rich in saturated vegetable fats.The palm kernel has a thin epicarp with an oily and fleshy mesocarp and a thick endocarp, which contains an oily endosperm.
The bunches are usually harvested by cutting them off from the tree when the fruits are ripe.
PALM OIL
Palm oil is produced from palm fruit, which is one of the fatty fruits in the world. The reddish colour of palm oil suggests that it contains a reasonable quantity of carotenoids. Palm oil is an excellent source of oleic and palmitic acid and it is usually extracted from the fleshy mesocarp.
Palm oil contains:
An antioxidants, phytosterols, flavonoids tocopherols, glycolipids, carotenes, beta-carotene, phenolic acids, tocotrienols and CoQ10, which are highly beneficial to human health.
Vitamin A: Palm oil is suitable for treating diseases such as blood clotting, vitamin A deficiency and cognitive impairment.
Saturated and unsaturated fats: Although palm oil contains a fatty acid, it does not contribute to atherosclerosis or arterial thrombosis development. Palm oil contains approximately 50% MCFA’s, which is the fat our body can easily burn for energy. This percentage is quite low comparable to other oil like coconut oil etc.
Palm oil is used for culinary purposes: Due to the presence of lauric and myristic fatty acids in palm kernel oil, it can thus be used for producing detergents, soaps and washing powders. Lauric acid helps soap to lather so easily.
Palm oil can be used as a lubricant for machines and equipment.
PALM KERNEL OIL
Palm kernel oil is produced or extracted from the palm nuts (seeds) while the red palm oil is usually semi-solid at room temperature and more saturated than palm oil.
Palm kernel oil is a yellowish or dark-brown oil extracted from the kernel of palm nuts of palm tree (Elaeis guineensis).
Palm kernel oil is usually stable at high cooking temperatures and the oil can be preserved longer than other vegetable oils.
Palm kernel oil is an excellent source of lauric acid, oleic acid and myristic ACID and it contains approximately 80% saturated fat, which makes it less easy on the arteries.
Palm kernel oil is used in soap manufacturing industries, oil processing industries, food processing industries or at home, cosmetics industries and pharmaceutical industries.
Palm kernel meal after processing the oil, the pulp is produced into palm kernel cake, which is used as a high-protein feed used for feeding animals like chicken, sheep, cattle
Palm Kernel Oil contains the following:
Vitamin K: It is a fat soluble vitamin that helps in blood clotting, enhancing healthy and bone health, and helps in decreasing our risk of cardiovascular diseases by preventing calcification of our tissues and preventing the hardening of our arteries.
Vitamin E: an antioxidant
The antioxidant properties of palm Kernel oil help in destroying free radicals. This helps in preventing the destruction of our body cells which can lead to some cancers. Vitamin E also plays a role in eye health.
Saturated and unsaturated fats: Controlling our cholesterol levels
Palm kernel oil is a good substitute for other oils which are high in cholesterol because it contains no cholesterol. It is therefore recommended for those who want to control their cholesterol levels and prevent heart diseases.
Preventing skin damage, rashes and some minor skin disorders: Since it contains Vitamin E, many people especially in West Africa apply it on their skin to prevent it from aging quickly and from getting damaged by harsh products.
Palm kernel oil is widely recommended folk medicine and traditional healers as one of the best oils for newborns, children and adults for the following;
- prevention of nappy rash,
- smoothen the skin
- prevention of skin damage by the sun and harshness of the dry season
Palm kernel oil is widely used because of these benefits on the skin it's protects the skin from sunburn
Palm kernel oil is applied to prevent the skin from sun burn due to long exposure.
Palm kernel is the edible seed of the oil palm tree and the fruit is commonly known for its usefulness in producing two types of oil; palm kernel oil from the kernels and palm oil from the fleshy parts of the fruit.
Palm kernel is originally from Africa especially Nigeria, Guinea, Angola and the Gambia before spreading to other parts of the world.
Palm kernels are characteristically fibrous in texture, reddish in colour with an oval. They are the primary source of palm oil and are rich in saturated vegetable fats.The palm kernel has a thin epicarp with an oily and fleshy mesocarp and a thick endocarp, which contains an oily endosperm.
The bunches are usually harvested by cutting them off from the tree when the fruits are ripe.
PALM OIL
Palm oil is produced from palm fruit, which is one of the fatty fruits in the world. The reddish colour of palm oil suggests that it contains a reasonable quantity of carotenoids. Palm oil is an excellent source of oleic and palmitic acid and it is usually extracted from the fleshy mesocarp.
Palm oil contains:
An antioxidants, phytosterols, flavonoids tocopherols, glycolipids, carotenes, beta-carotene, phenolic acids, tocotrienols and CoQ10, which are highly beneficial to human health.
Vitamin A: Palm oil is suitable for treating diseases such as blood clotting, vitamin A deficiency and cognitive impairment.
Saturated and unsaturated fats: Although palm oil contains a fatty acid, it does not contribute to atherosclerosis or arterial thrombosis development. Palm oil contains approximately 50% MCFA’s, which is the fat our body can easily burn for energy. This percentage is quite low comparable to other oil like coconut oil etc.
Palm oil is used for culinary purposes: Due to the presence of lauric and myristic fatty acids in palm kernel oil, it can thus be used for producing detergents, soaps and washing powders. Lauric acid helps soap to lather so easily.
Palm oil can be used as a lubricant for machines and equipment.
PALM KERNEL OIL
Palm kernel oil is produced or extracted from the palm nuts (seeds) while the red palm oil is usually semi-solid at room temperature and more saturated than palm oil.
Palm kernel oil is a yellowish or dark-brown oil extracted from the kernel of palm nuts of palm tree (Elaeis guineensis).
Palm kernel oil is usually stable at high cooking temperatures and the oil can be preserved longer than other vegetable oils.
Palm kernel oil is an excellent source of lauric acid, oleic acid and myristic ACID and it contains approximately 80% saturated fat, which makes it less easy on the arteries.
Palm kernel oil is used in soap manufacturing industries, oil processing industries, food processing industries or at home, cosmetics industries and pharmaceutical industries.
Palm kernel meal after processing the oil, the pulp is produced into palm kernel cake, which is used as a high-protein feed used for feeding animals like chicken, sheep, cattle
Palm Kernel Oil contains the following:
Vitamin K: It is a fat soluble vitamin that helps in blood clotting, enhancing healthy and bone health, and helps in decreasing our risk of cardiovascular diseases by preventing calcification of our tissues and preventing the hardening of our arteries.
Vitamin E: an antioxidant
The antioxidant properties of palm Kernel oil help in destroying free radicals. This helps in preventing the destruction of our body cells which can lead to some cancers. Vitamin E also plays a role in eye health.
Saturated and unsaturated fats: Controlling our cholesterol levels
Palm kernel oil is a good substitute for other oils which are high in cholesterol because it contains no cholesterol. It is therefore recommended for those who want to control their cholesterol levels and prevent heart diseases.
Preventing skin damage, rashes and some minor skin disorders: Since it contains Vitamin E, many people especially in West Africa apply it on their skin to prevent it from aging quickly and from getting damaged by harsh products.
Palm kernel oil is widely recommended folk medicine and traditional healers as one of the best oils for newborns, children and adults for the following;
- prevention of nappy rash,
- smoothen the skin
- prevention of skin damage by the sun and harshness of the dry season
Palm kernel oil is widely used because of these benefits on the skin it's protects the skin from sunburn
Palm kernel oil is applied to prevent the skin from sun burn due to long exposure.
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