• palm oil basiron major reference works wiley online library in Lesotho
  • palm oil basiron major reference works wiley online library in Lesotho
  • palm oil basiron major reference works wiley online library in Lesotho
  • palm oil basiron major reference works wiley online library in Lesotho
  • What is the role of the palm oil industry?
  • This chapter will provide the reader with an understanding of the role of the palm oil industry in the international oils and fats market, the technology involved in extracting and processing of the oil, and the various quality parameters useful in understanding the applications of palm oil products.
  • Why is palm oil a favourable ingredient for food production?
  • Palm (kernel) oil is a favourable ingredient for food production as it maintains its properties at high temperatures, has a smooth and creamy texture and possesses no distinct smell. Palm oil also has a natural preservative effect, which extends the shelf life of food products. The oil is also widely used by the home and personal care sectors.
  • What is palm oil used for?
  • Palm oil also has a natural preservative effect, which extends the shelf life of food products. The oil is also widely used by the home and personal care sectors. Approximately 2% of the world's palm oil and palm kernel oil is used in cosmetics, while 3% is used in home care.
  • What is RSPO's vision for the future of palm oil?
  • RSPO sees a future where it is standard practice to realise benefits for all palm oil stakeholders by improving conservation, reducing poverty, supporting sustainable livelihoods, valuing community participation, and ensuring fair labour practices and the economic viability of businesses.
  • Is boycotting palm oil a sustainable solution?
  • Avoiding or boycotting palm oil is not a sustainable solution and could in fact make matters much worse. Although using other vegetable oils might seem like a practical solution, it would actually create similar – if not even larger – environmental and social problems in different production areas.
  • Can palm oil plantations be developed without consulting local communities?
  • Land, which was once predominantly covered by primary forest (forest untouched by man) or which housed protected species and a high biodiversity, has been cleared in order to be converted into palm oil plantations. Likewise, some palm oil plantations have been developed without consulting local communities.