Palm Kernel Oil, Olein & Stearin

Palm Oil is the world number one produced edible oil. 80% of crude palm oil is
produced in the Asia Pacific region with the main oil producing countries being
Malaysia and Indonesia. Crude Palm oil is obtained from the pericarp of palm fruit
and crude palm kernel oil is obtained from the seed or kernel. The majority of
exported product is in the form of refined oil.

Standard specifications:

Crude Palm Kernel Oil

Free Fatty Acid:

Max 5.00%

Moisture & Impurities:

Max 0.50%

Iodine Value:

Max 19

Crude Palm Kernel Olein

Free Fatty Acid:

Max 5.00%

Moisture & Impurities:

Max 0.50%

Iodine Value:

Min 21

Crude Palm Kernel Stearin

Free Fatty Acid:

Max 5.00%

Moisture & Impurities:

Max 0.50%

Iodine Value:

Max 8

Refined Bleached & Deodorised (RBD) Palm Kernel Oil

Free Fatty Acid:

Max 0.10%

Moisture & Impurities:

Max 0.10%

Iodine Value:

Max 19

Melting Point:

33-39

Colour:

Max 1.5 Red

Refined Bleached & Deodorised (RBD) Palm Kernel Olein

Free Fatty Acid:

Max 0.10%

Moisture & Impurities:

Max 0.10%

Iodine Value:

Min 21

Melting Point:

Max 24

Colour:

Max 1.5 Red

Refined Bleached & Deodorised (RBD) Palm Kernel Stearin

Free Fatty Acid:

Max 0.10%

Moisture & Impurities:

Max 0.10%

Iodine Value:

Max 8

Melting Point:

Min 44

Colour:

Max 1.5 Red