Oil palm fruits
Palm kernel oil is a solid vegetable oil obtained from the kernels of oil palm trees . It has a pleasant smell and taste. Composition and properties are close to coconut oil . Color - from colorless to yellowish. Pour point + 19 ... + 24 ° C. Melting point + 25 ... + 30 ° C.
It is used in the production of margarine and in the confectionery industry. Also used for the production of glycerin , shampoos, soaps, candles.
Literature
- Vegetable oils . Chemical encyclopedia.
See also
- Palm oil