Palm Oil

Description

Uses of Palm Oil Some of the uses of red palm oil include: Cooking oil: Similar to coconut oil, palm oil is resistant to heat compared to other vegetable oils. Its stability also makes it easy to store at room temperature for many months. Tasty ingredient: Palm oil is used as an ingredient in soups and sauces, or as flavoring in certain dishes. Dietary supplement: Palm oil has a superior nutrient profile that makes it useful for supplementation. Personal care and household products: Palm oil is added to soaps and detergents, cosmetics, and other household products. Skin moisturizer: Due to its nutrient-dense profile, palm oil is beneficial for skin health. It is added to a number of skin care products. “Sunblock”: With its high levels of carotenes, red palm oil provides protection as a commercial sunblock with SPF15, but without the dangerous components. Biofuel: Palm oil is fast becoming a resource for biodiesel and as a fuel in electrical stations.