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Palm Oil

nbrady20009 · 2011-10-25 11:41:01

Are plam oil and palm kernal oil good for cooking with, as they have high levels of palmitic and oleic acids?

25-10-2011 11:41am

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Are plam oil and palm kernal oil good for cooking with, as they have high levels of palmitic and oleic acids?

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#2 25-10-2011 9:22pm

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Yes, they are nutritious and suitable for heating, but unrefined palm oil is very strong tasting and strong coloured so is not suitable for many dishes. I believe the refined stuff is not bad for you though, although I guess it's less rich in nutrients, like beta-caratone judging by the colour change.

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#3 26-10-2011 3:23pm

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Isn't this a highly unethical food stuff though, given the demand for palm oil has lead to the clearing of millions of acres of rain forest?

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#4 26-10-2011 3:28pm

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You can buy ethically sourced palm oil but yes you're absolutely right you should check where it comes from.

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#5 26-10-2011 9:59pm

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Grand thanks Adelie. I haven't actually come across it myself before, was just making assumptions based on fatty acid content. This might be of interest, then again maybe not?

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