PALM OIL USES AND NUTRITION

Palm oil is more than just an ingredient, it’s a global staple with wide-reaching applications and a complex nutritional profile. In this category, you’ll explore the many ways palm oil is used in everyday life and what it really offers your body.

From frying and baking to moisturizing and cleansing, palm oil finds its way into kitchen staples, beauty products, cleaning agents, and even biofuels. But each form of palm oil, crude, red, refined, or kernel — has its own unique properties that influence how and where it’s used.

You’ll also dive into the nutritional benefits and concerns surrounding palm oil. Learn about its content of vitamin E (tocotrienols), beta-carotene, saturated fats, and caloric density, and how these affect health. We’ll also look at its role in heart health, skin and hair care, energy metabolism, and even weight gain or loss.

Whether you’re a health-conscious consumer, product maker, or researcher, this section helps you understand palm oil’s value, and its limits — with clear, factual information.