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Palm Kernel Oil

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has strong taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Palm kernel oil can be used for frying vegetables, fish and meat.
  2. It can be used for salad dressings and margarines.
  3. It can be used in ice creams and baked goods also.

Common names and forms

  1. Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernal Oil)
  2. Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat (Palm Kernel Oil)
  3. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Oils)

Description

Palm kernel oil is light, yellow colored, edible plant oil derived from the kernel of the oil palm Elaeis guineensis. The dried kernels are fed into a crusher to expel the oil.

Health benefits

  • Palm kernel oil also helps in the detoxification of the body.(1)
  • It is beneficial for heart health as it helps to keep blood pressure under control.(1)

Selection Guide

Look for good quality of palm kernel oil.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/beauty-health/palm-kernel-oil-the-health-benefits-of-this-organic-product-are-priceless/mer2wnl

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