Palm Oils
Crude Palm Oil
Oil obtained from the mesocarp of oil palm fruit through sterilisation, digestion and pressing. It is unrefined and retains its characteristic reddish colour, carotenoids, odour and natural constituents. Its fatty acid profile consists mainly of palmitic and oleic acids. It is generally intended for refining or further processing.
Technical sheet
- INCI name
- Elaeis Guineensis Oil
- CAS number
- 8002-75-3
- Botanical name
- Elaeis guineensis Jacq.
- Origin
- Southeast Asia, West Africa, tropical America and other oil-palm-producing regions.
Typical applications
- Food industry
- Refining
- Oleochemicals
- Soapmaking
- Animal feed
- Technical applications
- Subject to specification
Regulations
- Codex Alimentarius CXS 210-1999
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, where applicable
- RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard, where applicable