• How is palm kernel expeller made?
  • The production of Palm Kernel Expeller begins with the processing of oil palm fruits, which are harvested from oil palm plantations. The fruits undergo mechanical pressing or solvent extraction to separate palm oil and palm kernel oil. Palm kernels, the seeds within the fruit, are then subjected to expeller pressing to extract more oil.
  • What happens during screw expeller processing of palm kernel seeds?
  • Heat transfer between the pressing chamber and the oil and oilcake streams during screw expeller processing of palm kernel seeds. Journal of Food Engineering, 31 (1), 1¨C7. Omobuwajo, T. O., Ige, M. T., & Ajayi, A. O. (1998). Theoretical prediction of extrusion pressure and oil flow rate during screw expeller processing of palm kernel seeds.
  • What is palm kernel expeller (PKE)?
  • Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE) stands as a testament to the versatility and sustainability of the palm oil industry. Its nutrient-rich composition, coupled with its diverse industrial applications, underscores its importance in global markets.
  • How does a palm kernel oilcake work?
  • The expelled kernel oil flows through the slots distributed over the barrel circumference. The oilcake leaves the extraction machine through an adjustable cone and is then delivered to the second pressing Because of their high oil content, Palm kernels have to be subjected to 2 stage pressing for maximum oil yield.
  • What is palm kernel expeller cake?
  • Palm kernels, the seeds within the fruit, are then subjected to expeller pressing to extract more oil. The residual cake that remains after this process is Palm Kernel Expeller. This cake is dried to reduce moisture content and enhance its shelf life before being marketed for various applications.
  • What is the oil palm industry?
  • The oil palm industry primarily focuses on extracting palm oil and palm kernel oil, with PKE emerging as a valuable by-product. Its production involves a series of mechanical processes aimed at extracting oils from palm kernels, followed by drying and processing the leftover cake into Palm Kernel Expeller.