To produce refined palm oil (RPO), the objectionable impurities in the CPO are removed to obtain the required levels using two main methods: chemical or alkali refining and physical refining methods. Either of these is followed by fractionation as a final purification process to separate the oil into stearin and olein components.
How is palm oil processed?
There are two major processing methods known as chemical and physical refining. Palm oil is by far the most important fractionated oil in the world; crude, semi- and fully refined palm oil can be fractionated in multi-stage, giving access to several products for specific applications.
Is palm olein good for frying?
Matthaus (2007) reported that palm olein was comparable with high oleic vegetable oils and hydrogenated sunflower and cottonseed oils in terms of oxidative stability during frying. Palm oil is resistant to oxidation, polymerization and foaming. Palm oil does not produce any gummy or sticky residues in the fryer.
What is crude palm oil refining?
To prevent iron oxidation, the storage tank is lined in a suitable protective coating. The oil at this stage is called the crude palm oil (CPO). The aim of refining is to convert the CPO to quality edible oil by removal of objectionable impurities to the desired levels in the most efficient manner.
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