what kind of plants are made of palm oil in germany

   
what kind of plants are made of palm oil in germany
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • what kind of plants are made of palm oil in germany
How much palm oil is used in non-energy sectors in Germany?

Almost 60% of the palm oil used in non-energy sectors in Germany comes from certified sustainable cultivation. If the energy sector were included ¨C where the exclusive use of certified palm oil is prescribed by law ¨C the share of certified palm oil would amount to 83%.

Does Germany use certified palm oil?

The majority of food products in Germany are made with certified palm oil already. But the use of a certified palm oil by public procurement bodies and in the animal feed industry needs to be further increased.

Why is palm oil so popular in Germany?

The primary reasons for the high share of palm oil in Germany are the biofuel sector and the market introduction of hydrot-reated vegetable oils (HVO). The 509,000 tonnes of oil imported in 2013 to this end consisted exclusively of palm oil. The substitution of palm oil in industrial applications is technically dificult.

Where are oil palms grown?

Other countries cultivating oil palms are located in Africa and South America. The BMEL calls for the exclusive use of certified sustainable palm oil in Germany and requires that no natural forest areas be cleared for its cultivation.