Palm Kernel Oil

Palm kernel oil also tagged PKO is edible plant oil derived from the kernel of the oil palm. In Nigeria and other African countries, it is commonly used in commercial cooking because of its relatively low cost, and because it remains stable at high cooking temperatures and can be stored longer than other vegetable oils.

Resembling coconut oil, palm kernel oil is packed with myristic and lauric fatty acids and therefore suitable for the manufacture of soaps, washing powders and personal care products. Lauric acid is important in soap making: a good soap must contain at least 15 per cent laurate for quick lathering, while soap made for use in sea water is based on virtually 100 per cent laurate.

Palm kernel oil, which is semi-solid at room temperature, is more saturated than palm oil and comparable to coconut oil. Similar to coconut oil, it is high in saturated fats and is more saturated than palm oil. Palm kernel oil does not contain cholesterol or trans fatty acids.

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