palm kernel oil plant with advanced technology in namibia

   
palm kernel oil plant with advanced technology in namibia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • palm kernel oil plant with advanced technology in namibia
What is palm kernel oil?

Palm kernel oil is an edible plant oil derived from the kernel of the oil palm tree Elaeis guineensis. It is related to two other edible oils: palm oil, extracted from the fruit pulp of the oil palm, and coconut oil, extracted from the kernel of the coconut.

Are palm kernels a coproduct of palm oil production?

Palm kernels are a coproduct of palm oil production, and as opposed to palm fruit, the kernels can be stored after they have been dried. This means that palm oil has to be produced at or near the plantation and that palm kernel oil production can be centralized. When the fresh fruit bunch (FFB) reaches the oil plant, it is sterilized with steam.

Why is palm kernel oil important to the environment?

Of African origin and with an estimated world production of 6.85 million tons, palm kernel oil contributes about 3% of the total world production of oils and fats. With such production, the world waste generation was about 10,026 × 103 tons in 2017, which represents an important environment issue.

Why is palm kernel shell important?

The steady growth of palm oil industry warrants the long term availability of palm kernel shell, which opens up opportunities for the industrial sector to move away from fossil fuels while attempting to improve environmental performance.