What is the Physical refining process for palm oil?
The physical refining process is suitable for both crude palm oil and palm kernel oil. Our physical refining plants are built for large-scale production. Our process technology is based on a fully continuous and automatic fractionation of palm oil.
Does palm oil produce pericarp & kernel oil?
The palm oil fruit can yield two distinct edible oil – the pericarp and the kernel parts of the palm fruit. The physical refining process is suitable for both crude palm oil and palm kernel oil. Our physical refining plants are built for large-scale production.
What is palm oil refining industry?
The palm oil refining industry has witnessed a commendable growth in recent decades and thus, has emerged as one of the vital manufacturing sectors in the world. Further, it has gradually become the most abundant traded vegetable oil in the world, owing to the growing demand.
Which country produces the most crude palm oil in the world?
Malaysia is the largest exporter and producer of crude palm oil in the world. The crude palm oil is gathered from the mesocarp of the palm oil. However, the crude palm oil that has been extracted contains unwanted impurities and requires a refining process to partially or eliminate them to produce edible oil.
Why did Malaysian palm oil refiner Ban Dung invest in a centrifuge?
By investing in an Alfa Laval PANX 800 decanter centrifuge, Malaysian palm oil refiner Ban Dung has increased capacity while also reducing the level of product waste in their production. With improved energy efficiency, they have even achieved lower overall operational costs. Hear their story in this video.
Where is palm oil used?
In the current scenario, palm oil is widely used in tropical countries in South East Asia, Africa, and parts of Brazil for cooking purposes. Further, due to its low costs and oxidative stability, palm oil has grown popular in these regions.