Collection: Organic Palm Oil
What Are the Health Benefits of Organic Palm Oil?
Organic Palm Oil is produced by cold pressing oil out of the red palm fruit. Thereby keeping all its nutrients and its reddish color. Organic palm oil also goes by the following names: Natural Red Palm Oil, Red Palm Oil. In its natural state, Palm oil separates in a container with the lighter part at the top and heavier parts sink to the bottom. This thick part is referred to as Thick natural palm oil. Nonorganic/industrial palm oil does not separate.
All parts of natural palm oil are healthy with the same nutrients. Royal palm sells these parts according to user preference. Top liquid and viscous parts are sold in gallons and squeezable bottles while the thick part comes in a wide mouth jar and can be scooped out with a spoon. It’s often used as a spread, for cooking and baking in place or lard. Organic palm oil is resistant to oxidation so it can remain on the shelf for 3 – 7 years without preservatives and can withstand high temperatures making it perfect for frying food.
Organic palm oil is rich in vitamin E critical for keeping the immune system healthy and helps cells communicate. Studies show that a diet rich in vitamin E reduces the risk of heart disease, certain forms of cancer and age-related macular degeneration. The form of vitamin E found in organic palm oil is known as tocotrienol which has been shown to protect brain tissue from dangerous free radicals more effectively than other antioxidants. One study has shown that Organic palm oil tocotrienols may even halt the progression of brain lesions.
Organic palm oil increases the amount of Vitamin A you absorb which is a critical vitamin for your retinas and general eye health. Organic Palm oil is the only vegetable oil rich in beta carotene, having more carotene than found in tomatoes and carrots. Hence its reddish orange color.
Organic Palm Oil Loaded with Nutrients
Nutrients in one tablespoon (14 grams) of palm oil:
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Calories: 114
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Fat: 14 grams
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Saturated fat: 7 grams
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Monounsaturated fat: 5 grams
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Polyunsaturated fat: 1.5 grams
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Vitamin E: 11% of the RDI
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q) What is ‘organic’ palm oil?
A) Organic palm oil is produced by extracting the oil latent in the reddish fruit of the Oil palm tree. The oil palm trees are native to Africa and grow wild in its tropical forest. Clusters of its fruit chich can weigh up to 50 LB’s. Each fruit contains 30-35 oil. A high ratio compared to oil extracted from other fruits and seeds. In the past hundred years, Oil palm is grown in plantations across Asia and Latin America for large industrial complexes whose extraction methods may reduce and or eliminate the natural nutrients found in organic palm oil.
Q) Is palm oil healthy?
A) Palm oil has been linked to several health benefits, including protecting brain function, reducing heart disease risk factors, and improving vitamin A and E absorption and their health benefits.
Q) What is palm oil used for?
A) Palm oil is found in 50% of packages found in supermarkets like Toothpaste, Lipstick, Shampoo, Bathing soap, and chocolate. Its also used in animal feed and as a biofuel in many parts of the world. Palm oil keeps spreads spreadable. Its naturally resistant to oxidation and can give products a longer shelf life. It gives fried products a crispy crunchy texture without altering their look, or smell. It is widely used as a cooking oil across Asia and Africa.
Q) What ingredient names is palm oil listed under?
A) Palm Oil and its derivatives can be found on product labels as the following ingredients: Palm Kernel, Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Fruit Oil, Palmate, Palmitate, Palm olein, Glyceryl, Stearate, Stearic Acid, Elaeis Guineensis, Palmitic Acid, Palm Stearine, Palmitoyl Oxostearamide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Kernelate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Lauryl Lactylate/Sulphate, Hydrated Palm Glycerides, Etyl Palmitate, Octyl Palmitate, Palmityl Alcohol, Laureth-7, Steareth-2, Cocamide MEA (fatty acid-derived) Cocamiede DEA (fatty acid derived), Stearamidopropyldimethylamine, Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, Isopropylmyristate, Caprylic/capric Trigylceride, Fatty Isethionates (SCI), Alkylpolyglycoside (APG), Laurylamine oxide.
Q) How long can you keep?
A) Organic palm oil can keep for 3 to 7 years without refrigeration or chemical preservatives.
Q) How to eat palm oil?
A) Palm Oil is used to make soups, sauces and food like Jollof rice. Baked goods like bread, cookies, and muffins Protein bars and diet bars Found in Cereals Chocolate Coffee creamers Margarine