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'Palm oil' the most consumed vegetable oil

Rebinson P.L.
Rebinson P.L.
October 18, 2022
'Palm oil' the most consumed vegetable oil

Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil obtained from the pulp of the oil palm fruits scientifically known as ‘Elaeis guineensis’ belonging to the botanical family ‘Palmae’.

Palm oil is the most popular and consumed edible oil in the world. It is used mainly for cooking, processing food items, manufacturing beauty products and as a biofuel.

Oil palm trees are supposed to have originated from Africa and are reported to have been first used by humans as early as 5,000 years ago. Palm oil has even been recovered from the tombs of pharaohs in Egypt which date back to as far back as 3,000 BCE.

At present, palm oil is an unavoidable commodity, especially for cooking and then for various industrial and manufacturing purposes.

Oil palm trees grow 60-80 feet in height and take around 4 years to start bearing the clusters of fruits that turn reddish-orange in colour upon ripening. The average economic lifespan of the trees is 25-30 years. The oil palm trees grow almost in all types of soils, however, well-drained fertile loamy and loam-clay soils are the best soil varieties for the trees that require warm and humid climates with at least 5-6 hours of sunshine for their proper growth and maximum yield.

Palm oil contains fat, saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, calories and vitamin E. It is also purported to increase metabolism, help lose weight, protect against heart diseases and heal wounds.

The largest producer of palm oil in the world is Indonesia, followed by Malaysia, Thailand, Colombia and Nigeria. The largest exporter also is Indonesia, followed by, Malaysia, Netherlands, Guatemala and Papua New Guinea, while the top importers are India, China, Pakistan, Netherlands and Spain.

In India, the largest producer of palm oil is Andhra Pradesh, followed by Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Mizoram, Assam and Bihar.

Some of the major trading markets of palm oil in India:

Andhra Pradesh (Kakinada, Krishnapatnam, Hyderabad)

Karnataka (Bellary, Bangalore, Gulbarga, Mangalore)

Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Erode, Tirunelveli, Vellore)

Names of palm oil in different Indian languages:

Hindi                             Taad ka tel

Tamil                             Palm oil

Malayalam                   Palm oil

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is palm oil?
    Palm oil is one of the most consumed vegetable oils in the world, obtained from the mesocarp of the fruits produced by the palm trees.
  • What is palm oil made from?
    Palm oil is made from the fruit of oil palm trees scientifically known as 'Elaeis guineensis'.
  • What is palm oil in Hindi?
    Palm oil is known as 'taad ka tel' in Hindi.
  • How many oil palm trees can be grown in 1 acre?
    60-80 oil palm trees can be planted on 1 acre.
Rebinson P.L.
Rebinson P.L.
Rebinson P.L. (@ebinso) is a self-published author, content marketing strategist, copywriter and editor who has been writing blogs, articles and advertising copies for various firms since completing his master's in English literature. He's dedicated to helping and guiding businesses of all sizes to achieve their desired reach and popularity.
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Last updated: 22/12/2023

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