Replacement of Trans Fatty Acids (TFA): The Use of Palm Oil as One of The Alternate Fats in The United States of America

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Issues related to dietary fats and their implications for health remain a major preoccupation for the American consumer. The large battery of information bombarded on the consumers, to say the least, is bewildering and serves largely to confuse the lay consumer. Yet, most of these dietary recommendations are to lead the consumer towards a healthier lifestyle that, according to the health pundits, should ensure a better and longer life for most of us. Are the consumers getting the correct message based on scientific findings?

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Supply and Disappearance: A Review

There has been a small increase of 4.65% in the production of palm oil by Malaysia in 2004 where from 13.355 million tonnes in 2003 it reached 13.976 million tonnes in 2004 (Table 1). When compared to the period of 2003 over 2002, the increase was 12.14%, indicating that the palms are beginning the downturn […]

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Prices Prospects for Selected Oils and Fats in 2005

This report analyses the performances of prices of selected oils and fats, namely, RBD palm olein, soyabean oil, cottonseed oil, lauric oils (palm kernel oil and coconut oil), RBD palm stearin and tallow in the past few years and their prospects in 2005. Based on their performances from 2000 to 2004, the prices of the […]

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