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  • Is palm oil healthier than olive oil?
  • Therefore, it is best to minimize your saturated fat intake, which means that palm oil is not the healthiest choice. Olive oil has a much lower level of saturated fat (around 14 percent) with a full 75 percent being monounsaturated fats and the remaining 11 percent being polyunsaturated fats.
  • Who is the largest consumer of palm oil in the world?
  • Indonesia is by far the world's largest consumer (as well as producer) of palm oil. Domestic consumption within Indonesia is mainly for food uses, especially as cooking oil, but a significant (and rising) proportion goes into biofuels.
  • What is pressed palm oil?
  • Unrefined palm oil is raw oil that is pressed directly from the palm plant. It's reddish in color, with a distinct odor and flavor. This type is more often used in traditional cooking in West African countries such as Nigeria.
  • Who should not eat palm oil?
  • High cholesterol: Regularly eating meals containing palm oil can increase levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or bad) cholesterol. This might be a problem for people who already have high cholesterol.