Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
There are numerous definitions for sustainability and sustainable development, and all of them refer to the three pillars of sustainability – people, planet and profitability. The most commonly quoted definition for sustainable development is based on the Brundtland’s Commission Report, which states that ‘sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without […]
The Oils and Fats Technology Centre (OFTEC) is a research centre under the Product Development and Advisory Services (PDAS) division. Its research and development activities focus on the application of palm oil in food products. It is equipped with adequate laboratory facilities for oils and fats analyses, and pilot plant facilities to support the role […]
The oil palm is one of the world’s most economical oil crops. A tonne of its fresh fruit bunches (FFB) yields 200 kg crude palm oil and 40 kg palm kernels which, in turn, yield about 50% of their weight, or 20 kg, of palm kernel oil. A hectare of estate can yield 20-24 t […]