Crude Palm Oil (CPO)
Appearance
Crude Palm Oil (CPO) is obtained from the pericarp of palm fruit . Crude Palm Oil is Orange liquid or semi -solid at room temperature, melting to clear red orange liquid on slightly heating .
Applications
Crude Palm Oil is a rich sources of pro-vitamin A in the form of carotenoilds this is about 15 times more than that present in carrots . Refined Red Palm Oil is used for the treatment and prevention of Vitamin A deficiency . Palm Oil is also rich in Vitamin E is free of cholesterol .
Specification
Free Fatty Acid (As Palmaitic )
: 5.00 % Max
Moisture & Impurities : 0.25 % Max
Iodine Value (Wijs ) : 50 -56
M. Pt . degree C (AOCS Cc 3-25 ) : 24 C Max
DOBI value : 2.3 Min
Cloud Point : 3.5R – 3.5Y
Remarks
CPO = Crude Palm Oil