• Does the palm oil kernel expeller market have sustainability certification activity?
  • The palm oil kernel expeller market has much less sustainability certification activity (Figure 1.4). On the physical side, there is significant variation in annual global traded volumes. For CSPKE Credits, RSPO is observing an increasing trend in global CSPKE volumes.
  • Where does palm oil come from?
  • Palm oil is derived from the fruits of fresh fruit bunches (FFBs) grown on oil palms (Elaeis guineensis). In addition to palm oil, palm kernel oil (PKO) and palm kernel expeller (PKE) are produced from the same fruit.
  • What is palm fruit & palm kernel oil?
  • Palm fruit or palm kernel for edible oil has been processed in Africa for thousands of years, and the oil produced, highly colored and fragrant, is an essential ingredient in one of the traditional African cuisine. Mechanical extraction processes are suitable for both small, medium and large capacity operations. The basic steps are :
  • How does a palm kernel oil expeller work?
  • The cleaned Kernels are fed to a palm kernel oil expeller machine, which consists of a main shaft and worms, which rotates within a stationary perforated cylinder called a cage or barrel. As the main shaft turns, there is a decrease in volume resulting in pressure in the cage.
  • Who is the ‘end-user’ of palm oil?
  • Manufacturers, retailers, and food service providers (¡®end-users¡¯) of palm oil are key to achieving this goal. Taking efective action requires a solid understanding of the state of palm oil in Europe.
  • How much oil is extracted from palm kernels?
  • The oil palm produces bunches containing many fruits with the fleshy mesocarp enclosing a kernel that is covered by a very hard shell. The FAO considers palm oil (coming from the pulp) and palm kernels to be primary products. The oil extraction rate from a bunch varies from 17 to 27% for palm oil, and from 4 to 10% for palm kernels.