• palm kernel oil topics by worldwidescienceorg in Ethiopia
  • palm kernel oil topics by worldwidescienceorg in Ethiopia
  • palm kernel oil topics by worldwidescienceorg in Ethiopia
  • palm kernel oil topics by worldwidescienceorg in Ethiopia
  • Are palm kernels a coproduct of palm oil production?
  • Palm kernels are a coproduct of palm oil production, and as opposed to palm fruit, the kernels can be stored after they have been dried. This means that palm oil has to be produced at or near the plantation and that palm kernel oil production can be centralized.
  • Why is palm kernel a biomass product?
  • Palm kernel shell has been recognized as biomass product as a result of its small size and high calorific or heat energy value as summarised in Table 8. After the processing of oil palm fruit, PKS will be separated and kernel oil will then undergo further distilled process 45.
  • Why is palm kernel oil important to the environment?
  • Of African origin and with an estimated world production of 6.85 million tons, palm kernel oil contributes about 3% of the total world production of oils and fats. With such production, the world waste generation was about 10,026 × 103 tons in 2017, which represents an important environment issue.
  • What is palm kernel oil?
  • Palm kernel oil is obtained from the oil-rich seed of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jackqu). A description of the oil palm and its development into a major crop is given in the entry on PALM OIL. The production process of the kernels in the oil mill is also described there.
  • How much palm kernel oil is produced a year?
  • The quantity of palm kernel oil produced is on average 12% that of palm oil. World production in 1998 was 2.9 million tons. After extracting the oil from the palm fruit, a hard kernel is left behind. The kernel is related to a coconut, but with a diameter of about 1 inch.
  • Where is oil palm grown in Ethiopia?
  • Oil palm was introduced in Ethiopia at Gelesha in Gambella Region, Omorate and Weito in Southern region, and Bako in Oromia region. Although it has the potential to solve the edible oil shortage, it is not yet cultivated at a large scale in Ethiopia.