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FAQ

  • QHow is refined palm oil produced?
    ATo produce refined palm oil (RPO), the objectionable impurities in the CPO are removed to obtain the required levels using two main methods: chemical or alkali refining and physical refining methods. Either of these is followed by fractionation as a final purification process to separate the oil into stearin and olein components.
  • QHow is palm oil processed?
    APalm oil processing involves several key steps, including harvesting, sterilization, threshing, pressing, and refining. These processes are crucial for maintaining the quality and extending the application range of palm oil. The refining process removes unwanted compounds while preserving beneficial components such as tocopherols.
  • QWhat oils can be processed?
    AAll kinds of seed crude oil. For example common oils: soybean, peanut, sunflower, rapeseed, palm fruit, coconut, rice bran, corn germ, cottonseed, etc.
  • QWhat is crude palm oil refining?
    ATo prevent iron oxidation, the storage tank is lined in a suitable protective coating. The oil at this stage is called the crude palm oil (CPO). The aim of refining is to convert the CPO to quality edible oil by removal of objectionable impurities to the desired levels in the most efficient manner.
  • QWhere is palm oil produced?
    ACurrently, palm oil is primarily produced in Southeast Asia, with Indonesia and Malaysia account for approximately 84% of the world’s production (USDA 2019). According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the demand for palm oil is anticipated to hit 156 million tonnes by 2050 (Officer 2016).
  • QWhat is the refinery stage of palm oil?
    AThe refinery stage involves the following steps: The crude palm oil is heated and mixed with water to remove gums and other impurities. This process helps improve the oil’s stability and appearance. : In this step, the oil is treated with an alkaline substance, such as sodium hydroxide, to neutralize any free fatty acids present.
  • QWhat are the critical aspects of palm oil sustainability?
    AThis review highlights the critical aspects of palm oil sustainability, processing, and utilization. Palm oil processing involves several key steps, including harvesting, sterilization, threshing, pressing, and refining. These processes are crucial for maintaining the quality and extending the application range of palm oil.