CRUDE PALM KERNEL OIL (CPKO)
Crude palm kernel oil; is derived from palm kernel which is palm seed. It is a liquid at room temperature and light yellow in color and has unique strong taste and smell.
The fatty acid composition, physical and chemical properties of palm kernel oil is very similar to those of coconut oil. Palm kernel oil mainly contains lauric acid, palmitic acid and oleic acid. It has iodine value of 18.5 approximately. Due to high content of lauric acid and low level of unsaturation, gives the palm kernel oil its high melting point.
Main Application:
- Production of margarine and fat products
- For confectionery, bakery and dairy
- Uses in other food industries
- For soap and detergent manufacturing
- Oleochemical industry
- Animal feed
CRUDE PALM KERNEL OIL (CPKO)
| Constituent | Mean | Range |
|---|---|---|
|
Smoke Point |
2320C/450oF |
- |
|
Iodine Value (Wijs) |
17.8 |
16.2 - 19.2 |
|
Saponification Value, mg KOH/g oil |
245 |
243 - 249 |
|
Unsaponification matter %, by weight |
0.3 |
0.1 – 0.8 |
|
Reflection Index nD300C |
1.4509 |
1450 - 14518 |
|
Slip Melting Point (0C) |
27.3 |
25.9 - 28.7 |
Packaging:
- 180kg drums
- Bulk tanker loads
- Bulk vessel