Crude Palm Oil

Red Palm Oil, cold-pressed from the fruit of the oil palm, has gained popularity since the mid-1990s. It is bottled for use as a cooking oil and finds applications in products like mayonnaise and vegetable oil. Red Palm Oil contains around 50% saturated fat, considerably less than palm kernel oil. It also comprises 40% unsaturated fat and 10% polyunsaturated fat. In its unprocessed state, red palm oil exhibits an intense deep red color due to its abundant carotene content. Similar to palm kernel oil, red palm oil contains around 50% medium-chain fatty acids, along with essential nutrients such as carotenoids, sterols, and Vitamin E.