Refined palm oil is used in many food and cosmetic products. It is rich in saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants. It is also highly moisturizing and protective for the skin. Palm oil has been associated with several health benefits, including protecting brain function, reducing risk factors for heart disease and improving vitamin A status. Palm oil production increased six-fold between 1990 and 2020, reaching over 73 million tonnes. Production takes place mainly in Indonesia and Malaysia,
Specific Density (At 20 C): Range 0,915 1/2 0,923 typical 0,921 -Refractive Index (At 40 C): 1,474 1,476 - Acidity Mg KOH % Gm Oil Max Range: 1,0 -2,0 Typical 1,6 -Peroxide Value Mmol/Kg Oil : Max 7,5 -Color Value Iodine Mg: Max 15 -Iodine Value (WIJS): 127 -Moisture & Volatile %: Max 0,09 0,13 -Saponifcation Value Mg KHO/Gm: 185 194 -Unsaponificable %: 1, 3 1, 5 -Phosphorus Containing Matter (P205): 0,1 -Non - Fatty Impurities % Max Range: 0,10 0,02 Typical 0,02 -Coloring Materials: Absent -Artificial Flavors: Absent -Anti Oxidant: Absent -Preservative Agent: Absent -Soap Content: Absent - Anti Foaming Agent: Absent -Anti Crystallization Agent: Absent -Acidity, Free Fatty Acid 0,8 1,5
