• What are the characteristics of babassu oil?
  • Babassu oil has a lipid profile similar to palm kernel and coconut oil. Its main fatty acids are medium chain and saturated acids. The extraction method can influence the characteristics of the babassu oil.
  • What is the lipid composition of babassu oil?
  • Babassu oil is a lauric fat, semi-solid at room temperature, with a lipid composition similar to palm kernel and coconut oil. Its main fatty acids are medium chain and saturated acids. Babassu oil is a raw material widely used in the pharmaceutical and biofuels industry.
  • Does babassu kernel oil contain triacylglycerols?
  • Babassu kernel oil, regardless of its extraction form, contains over 99.0% triacylglycerols, with approximately 67.3% being trisaturated triacylglycerols. The binding of fatty acids to the glycerol backbone is related to the biosynthetic pathway of the plant and is therefore virtually specific. (Table 3)
  • What is the saponification value of babassu Amond oil?
  • Babassu Amond oil has a high saponification value of approximately 249 mg KOH/g of oil. This is compatible with its high content of medium chain fatty acids. The saponification value is related to the molecular weight of the fatty acids present in the oil, and the lower the saponification value, the longer the average length of the fatty acid chain.
  • Are babassu palms a thriving ecosystem?
  • Imagine a Brazil where flourishing babassu palms signal not just thriving ecosystems but thriving communities as well. Read on to explore how this ambitious project is sowing the seeds for a greener and more resilient future, one babassu palm at a time.
  • What is refining in edible oil processing?
  • Refining is the last step in edible oil processing. We are committed to making every drop of oil safe, healthy and nutritious. Value-adding by-products may be produced from processing stages like Degumming, Neutralization, Bleaching, Dewaxing/Winterization and Deodorization.