The quantity of palm kernel oil produced is on average 12% that of palm oil. World production in 1998 was 2.9 million tons. After extracting the oil from the palm fruit, a hard kernel is left behind. The kernel is related to a coconut, but with a diameter of about 1 inch.
Are palm kernels a coproduct of palm oil production?
Palm kernels are a coproduct of palm oil production, and as opposed to palm fruit, the kernels can be stored after they have been dried. This means that palm oil has to be produced at or near the plantation and that palm kernel oil production can be centralized. When the fresh fruit bunch (FFB) reaches the oil plant, it is sterilized with steam.
How does a palm kernel oilcake work?
The expelled kernel oil flows through the slots distributed over the barrel circumference. The oilcake leaves the extraction machine through an adjustable cone and is then delivered to the second pressing Because of their high oil content, Palm kernels have to be subjected to 2 stage pressing for maximum oil yield.
How much palm oil is in a palm kernel oil mill?
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How to extract Palm kernel oil?
For the palm kernel oil plant, there are steps such as nut/fiber separation, nut conditioning and cracking, cracked mixture separation, and kernel drying and storage. To often sell the dried kernels to palm kernel crushers for extraction of crude palm kernel oil.
What is palm kernel oil?
Palm kernel oil is the oil extracted from palm kernels. Its oil content is around 50%~55%. Fresh palm kernel oil is edible. Its high stability, free of cholesterol, and free of trans fatty acids make it particularly popular in frying use and are good for human health.