COMMODITIES - (IMPORT - EXPORT) Palm Oil Crude From Malaysia Nigeria

Crude palm oil (CPO) is a type of edible vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis). It is one of the most widely used vegetable oils in the world due to its versatility, relatively low cost, and high yield. Here’s an in depth look at crude palm oil:

Production of Crude Palm Oil:

1. Harvesting:
   • Palm oil is extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree. The fruit grows in large clusters called fresh fruit bunches (FFBs). Each bunch typically contains hundreds of individual fruits.
   • The fruit is harvested by hand, with workers cutting the bunches from the palm trees and transporting them to the milling facilities.
2. Extraction:
   • After harvesting, the fresh fruit is processed to extract the oil. The extraction process generally involves:
     • Sterilization: The fruit bunches are steamed to kill enzymes that could cause the oil to degrade.
     • Threshing: The fruits are separated from the bunches.
     • Pressing: The fruits are pressed to release the oil, which is then purified to remove impurities.
     • The result is crude palm oil (CPO), which is unrefined and typically has a reddish color due to the presence of carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A).