Palm Cooking Oil

Palm oil comes from the fleshy fruit of oil palms. The main source of palm oil is the Elaeis guineensis tree, which is native to West and Southwest Africa. Its use in this region dates back more than 5,000 years.. In recent years, oil palm growth has expanded to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia.

Indonesia is currently produce more than 40% of the world’s palm oil supply. Like coconut oil, palm oil is semi-solid at room temperature. However, its melting point is 95°F (35°C), which is considerably higher than 76°F (24°C) for coconut oil. This is due to the different fatty acid compositions of the two oils. Palm oil is one of the least expensive and most popular oils worldwide, accounting for one-third of global plant oil production. It is important to note that palm oil should not be confused with palm kernel oil. While both originate from the same plant, palm kernel oil is extracted from the seed of the fruit. It provides different health benefits.