Palm kernel
Palm Kernel
Palm kernel (/pɑːm 'kɜːrnl/) is the edible seed of the oil palm tree. The fruit which surrounds the kernel is known as the pericarp.
Etymology
The term "palm kernel" is derived from the palm tree, and "kernel" which is the innermost part of the seed.
Description
Palm kernel is a by-product of the palm oil industry. It is obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree and used in a variety of ways. The kernel itself is an important source of oil with a wide range of uses in the food industry and in the production of soap and cosmetics.
Related Terms
- Palm oil: An edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp of the fruit of the oil palms.
- Oil palm: A species of palm tree from which palm oil is extracted.
- Pericarp: The part of a fruit that surrounds the seed.
- Kernel: The inner, often edible part of a seed or nut.
Uses
Palm kernel oil is a common cooking ingredient; its increasing use in the commercial food industry in other parts of the world is buoyed by its lower cost, the high oxidative stability of the refined product when used for frying, and its lack of cholesterol and trans fatty acids, both viewed as being heart-healthy attributes.
Palm kernel cake is also commonly used as animal feed for livestock and poultry as it is a relatively cheap, high fibre, high-energy feed in comparison to other feed sources.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Palm kernel
- Wikipedia's article - Palm kernel
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