Tag: OILS AND FATS
Prices of Selected Oils and Fats in 2000
Oils and fats registered lower prices in 1999, following the peaks in the previous year. The low price scenario was mainly due to the over supply of oils and fats, and in particular Malaysian palm oil. Malaysian palm oil production had increased significantly from 8.3 million tonnes in 1998 to 10.6 million tonnes in 1999, […]
Highlights of Research on Food uses of Palm Oil and Its Products
Palm oil products are becoming important as raw materials in food products. This is due to their unique fatty acid and triglyceride composition and thermal properties. It is important to note that 80% of the palm oil products and its fractions are being used in food formulations. While a great deal of information is available […]
Palm Oil in the Next Millenium
This paper provides a status report on the Malaysian palm oil industry, which among others will include the area planted, production and exports of Malaysian palm oil products. Some new research developments will also be highlighted.