Abdul Sattar Sons: The Pioneer in Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) Trade
Abdul Sattar Sons are the distinguished name involved in exporting and broking of high-quality Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) originating from the top-notch regions around the globe. We are committed to meeting the varied needs of the different regions of the world like never before. We deliver the complete product line of palm and its by-products in the best quality and backed with top services for our customers. With a vision of perfection and customer satisfaction, Abdul Sattar Sons has proved to be the most dependable partner in the PKO market.
Palm Kernel Oil (PKO): An Introduction
Palm Kernel Oil is a versatile and widely used oil obtained from the kernel of the oil palm fruit. Known for its characteristic features and applications, PKO is a product that is used in large volumes in both the food as well as the non-food industries. The reason due to which it is quite prevalent is the presence of lauric acid in fair quantity.
History of Palm Kernel Oil
The history of Palm Kernel Oil dates back to the time when the native inhabitants of West Africa made their first invention about palm oil. This is in addition to the original context that found the oil palm tree held in high esteem for being multi-purpose, from a source of food to medicinal virtues. The commercial production of PKO started early in the 20th century when the demand for edible oils and industrial applications began to grow.
Growing Regions
Oil palm trees are planted in tropical regions with high rainfall and humid climates, from which the PKO is extracted. The biggest producers of palm oil and PKO are Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Thailand, and Colombia. These countries pose the best climate for the plantation of palm oil trees, consequently allowing great amounts and supply of high-quality PKO to the markets across the globe.
Production Process
The key production steps in Palm Kernel Oil are as follows:
Harvesting: Harvest the oil palm fruit bunches and convey them to the processing mill.
Threshing: Separate the palm fruits from the fruit bunches by threshing.
Nut Cracking: Further process palm fruits to extract kernels from nuts.
Kernel Crushing: Convey the kernel to a kernel-crushing plant for extraction.
Refining: The crude PKO goes through a refining process to remove impurities and get a good specification for the end product.
Types of Palm Kernel Oil
There are different variants of Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) marketed, which are intended for targeted end-use and industries. The key PKO types are:
Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO)
Description: Crude oil directly extracted from the palm kernel; it has its natural impurities and, therefore, is relatively higher in free fatty acid content.
Uses: Often applied to being a raw material for further refining and in the production of non-food products like soap and biodiesel.
RBD Palm Kernel Oil (RPKO)
Description: The refined palm kernel oil undergoes several processes such as degumming, neutralizing, bleaching, and deodorizing, which improves quality by eliminating impurities.
Uses: The most common industrial use includes food processing to cook and fry products, along with an ingredient for making margarine, baked goods, confectionery, and its use in cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries because of its pureness.
Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil:
Definition: this type of PKO is fractioned into its liquid (olein) and solid (stearin) portions through a process commonly referred to as fractionation. Each fraction has different melting points and has different properties.
Uses: The olein fraction finds its uses in liquid applications including salad oils and frying oils, whereas the stearin fraction has various solid fat applications like margarine and shortening.
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel
Definition: Hydrogenation is adding hydrogen to the oil, increasing saturation, and then a rise in melting point and stability of oil.
Uses: Generally applied in the food industry for producing foodstuffs that require a long shelf life, such as bakery products, pastries, confectionery.
Grades of Palm Kernel Oil
Palm Kernel Oil is graded into different grades according to quality, purity, and intended use. Here are the main grades:
Food Grade
Description: This grade of PKO meets the highest standards for purity and safety in human consumption. It does not have harmful contaminants, free fatty acids are at low levels, and it contains few impurities.
Uses: Very widely used in the food industry for cooking, frying, baking, and as an ingredient in many other food products such as margarine, spreads, and confectionery.
Industrial Grade
Description: PKO of industrial grade will have some higher values of free fatty acids and impurities as compared to the food grade. It can be used in the non-food industry, where there are no strict purity regulations.
Uses: Soaps, detergents, candles, industrial chemicals. It finds value in personal care products due to its lathering and moisturizing properties.
Pharmaceutical grade
Description: Pharmaceutical grade; since this standard of PKO adheres to very strict quality adherence, it is purged of all contaminants that may possibly affect its effectiveness or safety. Very purified, the PKO doesn't have any contaminants that can influence its efficacy or safety.
Uses: It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, such as topical ointments, capsules, among other formulations where high purity is required.
More Grades and Specialties
In addition to the commonly understood types and grades of Palm Kernel Oil, there are also specialty grades based on particular applications:
Palm Kernel Oil Organic:
Description: Derived from naturally grown palm kernels, with no added synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. It is in line with the organic farming standards and methods.
Uses: most preferred by organic food and cosmetic industries since they market some of their products as organic or natural.
Sustainable Palm Kernel Oil
Description: Collected from sustainably managed palm plantations, most of the time these plantations are even certified by the RSPO.
Uses: Used by companies that are all about sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout the supply chain.
High Oleic Palm Kernel Oil:
Description: Altered to include a higher level of oleic acid, hence making it stable and healthy in nature.
Uses: The most preferred for food products intended for high-temperature cooking and frying and for health-focused food products.
At Abdul Sattar Sons, we assure our valued customers that we can meet the varied needs, with our range of types and grades: high food-grade oil for culinary application and industrial-grade oil for specialized manufacturing purposes. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction means that we get the best possible Palm Kernel Oil products on the market.
Culinary and Industrial Uses
Palm Kernel Oil is versatile enough to be classified as an ingredient without which many industries will not do:
Culinary Uses: PKO serves well within the food industry by providing frying, baking, and as one of the critical components in making margarine and confectionery.
Industrial Uses: PKO is an integral element in the making of soaps, detergents, candles, and cosmetics, all owing to its excellent lathering and moisturizing properties.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Palm Kernel Oil is characterized by certain physical and chemical properties which are unique.
Physical Properties:
Colour: Ranges from light yellow to golden yellow.
Texture: Solid at room temperatures and liquid at heated conditions.
Smell: Slightly nutty.
Chemical Properties:
Fatty Acid Composition: Large quantity of lauric acid, myristic acid, and oleic acid.
Melting Point: Ranges from 24-30°C.
Iodine Value: 14-22.
Health Benefits
Palm Kernel Oil has quite a number of health benefits if taken in moderate amounts:
Lauric Acid: With high content, it fights antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
Quick Energy Source: Containing MCTs, it is an instant source of energy.
Used for Skin Health: Applied to the skin in various skincare preparations for moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effects.
Packaging Options
Abdul Sattar Sons offers Palm Kernel Oil in various packaging options to suit different needs:
Bulk Packaging: It is available from Abdul Sattar Sons in drums, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and tankers suited for industrial application.
Consumer Packaging: It is available in Bottles, Jars and Pouches suitable for retail and household use.
Origin Countries
The source of our Palm Kernel Oil is traced to the big-producing countries of quality oil palm:
Malaysia: It is a country with a very mature and sustainable palm oil industry.
Indonesia: The largest palm oil producer, hence with relatively larger supply offerings in PKO.
Nigeria: The player in this market and homeland of palm oil production.
Thailand: It has highly developed systems for sustainable and environmentally friendly palm oil manufacturing.
Colombia: It is emerging as an important producer in this industry with each passing year.
Export Destinations
Our Palm Kernel Oil exports are destined to all corners of the globe to serve the various requirements of our customers:
North America: Exporting PKO to the United States and Canada for food and industrial purposes.
Europe: To fill the demand in those countries for their culinary and cosmetic use, like Germany, the UK, and Netherlands.
Asia: Supplying PKO to China, India, and Japan for food and manufacturing.
Middle East: Export to the UAE and Saudi Arabia in countries for industrial and cosmetic use.
Africa: It supplies PKO to most of the African nations for both food and non-food uses.
Conclusion
Abdul Sattar Sons is dedicated to the manufacturing of premium quality Palm Kernel Oil to meet global demands. The wide range of products, excellent customer care, and a special emphasis on sustainable business has made us one of the forerunners in the PKO industry. Our customers all over the globe are served for cooking, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications using our Palm Kernel Oil. For all your Palm Kernel Oil needs, believe in Abdul Sattar Sons and experience the excellence that we bring to the market.
