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  • What is palm kernel expeller used for?
  • The palm kernel expeller is used as animal feed for sheep, poultry, horses, and cows. The palm kernel is rich in a variety of nutrients that include protein, fiber, iron, zinc, and magnesium. It also contains palmitic acid and residual oil.
  • How do you extract oil from palm kernel nuts?
  • The traditional oil extraction method is to fry palm kernels in old oil or simply heat the dried nuts. The fried kernels are then pounded or ground to a paste in a motorised grinder. The paste is mixed with a small quantity of water and heated to release the palm kernel oil.
  • What is the difference between palm kernel oil and coconut oil?
  • Regarding your second question, coconut oil and palm oil are indeed different. While both are plant-based oils, they come from different sources: coconut oil is extracted from the meat of coconuts, while palm oil is derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree.
  • Where is palm kernel oil used?
  • The most important applications of palm kernel oil products are in the confectionery industry, where its high solid fat content and sharp melting characteristics are important. However, palm kernel oil itself melts at too low a temperature for some applications.