Many people still believe the myth that says palm oil products are only an occasional use in everyday life. Perhaps, you may include among them. But if you go deeper and wider on this, you will surely find it wrong. In reality, it is vice versa as almost every human activity, from waking up in the morning to going to sleep in the evening, involves palm oil-derived products.
Morning starts with palm oil
From the moment we open our eyes in the morning, we interact with palm oil products:
- Products of toothpaste, soap, and shampoo contain fatty acid derivatives of palm oil.
- The detergent we use to wash our clothes is also derived from palm oil.
- Even delicious bread, margarine, and plant-based cheeses we eat at breakfast time use the palm oil as a primary ingredient.
Midday: Energy and Nutrition From Palm Oil
As the afternoon approaches, the role of palm oil becomes more apparent:
- The biodiesel used in public transportation is derived from the blending of fossil diesel fuel and fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), which is processed from crude palm oil (CPO). It means the cars and buses we ride rely heavily on palm oil for energy.
- Coffee creamer, instant noodles, and salad dressings also use palm oil as an emulsifier and flavor enhancer.
- Meanwhile, the vitamins and supplements we consume often contain palm oil derivatives as nutrient carriers.
Afternoon: Palm Oil in Snacks and Kitchen
Who would have thought that relaxing in the afternoon is also related to palm oil:
- Cookies, ice cream, and light snacks often use palm oil for their crunchy texture and savory flavor.
- When cooking dinner, palm oil is the primary choice in most Indonesian kitchens.
Evening: Palm Oil In Body Care
As night approaches, palm oil continues to follow our daily routines:
- Cosmetics, moisturizers, and foundations often use palm oil derivatives.
- Even the night creams and mosquito repellent lotions we use before bed are derived from palm oil.
Important Facts: Palm Oil Everywhere
In fact, palm oil products are used by the global community all time every day, from morning to evening. From the food industry to cosmetics, healthcare, and even energy, palm oil plays a very significant role in supporting human modern life.
The myth that palm oil is rarely used in everyday life is clearly wrong. As a matter of fact in reality, palm oil is present in almost every aspect of our lives 24 hours everyday and 7 days every week.
So, whether you’re enjoying a cup of coffee, eating toast, or even washing your face, be aware that palm oil is at work behind the scenes of our comfortable lives.
Palm Oil Agribusiness Strategic Policy Institute (PASPI) & Badan Pengelola Dana Perkebunan Kelapa Sawit (BPDPKS) bit.ly/24JamBersamaProdukSawit
