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As far as our position, we are a merchant promoting organic red palm oil. What we say comes from our deep conviction that red palm oil is beneficial to nutrition and health when used with common sense and discipline.

Red palm oil is more than just an everyday vegetable oil; it is packed with nutrients that contribute to our daily energy needs and provides a valuable source of beta-carotene and vitamin E.

Tocopherols and tocotrienols, which are isomers of vitamin E  found in palm oil, are powerful antioxidants and may be associated with more favorable cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease. Also, studies found out that these antioxidants have a role in reducing the risk of some types of cancer by attacking the free radical agents, thus inabilitating the cancer cells to grow and multiply. (read more...)

Palm oil is obtained from the fruit of the palm oil tree known as Elaesis guineensis in West Africa or Elaesis oleifera in South America. There are two kinds of palm oil: Red Palm Oil obtained from the mesocarp, the flesh of the fruit, and Palm Kernel Oil obtained from the kernel. Red Palm Oil is also referred to as Palm Oil, but so is the Palm Kernel Oil at times, thus causing confusion. Since they are essentially different in their physical and chemical characteristics, their full name should be used.

Red Palm Oil

• Saturated total - 49.9 %

• Monounsaturated total - Oleic Acid C18:1 - 38.7 %
• Polyunsaturated total - Linoleic Acid C18:2 - 10.5 %

Palm Kernel Oil  

•  Saturated total - 82 %

           - Stearic C18:0 - 2.5 %

• Monosaturated total - Oleic C18:1 - 15.3 %
• Polyunsaturated total - Linoleic C18:2 - 2.3 %

GMO refers to "Genetically Modified Organisms". A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using techniques known in genetics as Recombinant DNA Technology. Recombinant DNA Technology is the ability to combine DNA molecules from different sources into one molecule in a test tube. For plants/trees, non-GMO means that these plants/trees grow in their natural habitat and posses their natural characteristics without the influence from humans. Thus, a non-GMO palm oil tree will produce non-GMO fruits, only containing their natural properties and characteristics.

Tocopherol and Tocotrienol

It is noteworthy that red palm oil is the most abundant source of  tocotrienol and tocopherol which are isomers of vitamin E. These natural components of red palm oil are powerful antioxidants that act to protect cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of body's metabolism. Free radicals can cause cell damage that may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Studies are underway to determine whether vitamin E might help prevent or delay the development of those chronic diseases.

Cholesterol Free

Cholesterol is basically a type of fat found in animal and diary products. Red palm oil is cholesterol-free.

Zero Trans Fats

Red palm oil has zero trans fats. Trans fatty acids, commonly known as "trans fats", are a type of unsaturated fat. It can occur naturally, in small quantities, in meat and dairy products coming from ruminants like cattle, goats, sheep, deer, etc. However, most of the trans fats consumed today are industrially created by a process called partial hydrogenation of plant oils. Unlike other fats, trans fats are neither required nor beneficial for health. For these reasons, many health agencies and governmental authorities recommend that consumption of trans fat be reduced to minimal amounts or completely eliminated. Red palm oil is a viable alternative to partly hydrogenated oils, especially because it does not require hydrogenation in order to prolong its shelf life.