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What have you heard about palm oil? Do you know about palm oil production and the ways this sustainable crop contributes to countless products globally? No matter where your base of knowledge about palm oil begins, we have the top five points you need to know about palm oil to give you the most comprehensive outlook possible. Even if you have a negative viewpoint of this vegetable oil, these facts serve to show you the other side of the coin and understand the benefits of palm oil.<\/p>\n

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Before we delve in, let\u2019s cover the basics. What is palm oil? Palm oil is a vegetable oil that is harvested from the fruit of oil palm trees or Elaeis guineensis<\/em>. Although it was originally found growing natively in Africa, the bulk of palm oil production now occurs in Indonesia and Malaysia. This crop thrives in a warm, humid environment with substantial rainfall. The production of palm oil began to spread globally in the early 19th century, but it\u2019s believed that use of this product may date back over 5,000 years. Now that we\u2019ve addressed a brief history, let\u2019s learn five key facts about this oil.<\/p>\n

Unmatched versatility<\/strong><\/p>\n

First and foremost, one of palm oil\u2019s greatest strengths is its unmatched versatility. Palm oil is found in a wide range of products across the world and for good reason. This is due to a few important properties that make it ideal for use in the formulation of many products. First, palm oil has a higher melting point than many similar vegetable oils, meaning it will maintain solidity in more conditions. Additionally, palm oil has a mild taste and smell, so it does not affect that aspect of the products it is added to. Another benefit is that it improves texture, adding smoothness and creaminess due to its moisturizing properties.<\/p>\n

For the reasons listed above, among others, palm oil is featured in many common items that you can find in your grocery store, drugstore, or even already in your pantry. In food products, palm oil is commonly used in packaged items. This includes a wide range of foods, such as cookies, pizza dough, instant noodles, margarine, and ice cream. Especially due to the textural enhancements and high melting point, palm oil serves a valuable purpose in these foods. This versatile oil is also found in cosmetics items like lipstick, cleansers, and creams. Its texture and moisturizing benefits are perfect for these items. Finally, palm oil is also found in biofuel.<\/p>\n

High yield<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another fantastic perk of palm oil is its high yield, which is especially impressive when compared to other oils that may otherwise be considered its competitors. Simply stated, it outshines these similar oils by a landslide. The yield of oils is found by calculating how much oil is produced per one hectare of land (equivalent to about 10,000 square meters). Each hectare of land used to produce palm oil creates about 2.9 tons of the product. In comparison to sunflower oil and rapeseed oil, this is about four times greater. When compared to coconut oil, it\u2019s about 10 times greater. These statistics cannot be ignored, as they show that palm oil makes more effective use of the land it\u2019s grown on, making it more efficient than other oils of its kind.<\/p>\n

Manufactured in different ways<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending on what the oil will be used for, different fractions of palm oil are produced, further emphasizing its versatility in how these variations can cater to differing needs.<\/p>\n