Can Palm Oil be exclusively useful?

[Kumar]

Hello,

I read about "Palm oil" which is edible and used in many countries, substancially. Previously, it was not considered good for health and heart. It is extracted as fruit juice from palm fruits, not from seeds as most other edible oils are extracted. There may be some biased issues related to it in view of old and strong lobby of oil from seeds extraction all over the world.

There may also be a consideration that it is mostly produced and supplied by very few(just two) bit under-developed countries. It is comparatively cheaper than other oils as its extraction out-put is more than 20% compared to seed's out-put around 2%.

However, recent studies indicate many health and cost benefits from it. Followings are some links to this effect:

Like any edible fat, the fatty acid composition of palm oil has been the major focus for nutrition-related research. In addition, the nutritional properties of palm oil's minor components - carotenoids (alpha and beta carotene, lycopene and xanthophylls), tocopherols (alpha, gamma and delta tocopherols) and tocotrienols, have been extensively studied. http://www.palmoilworld.org/introduction.htm

Palm oil is more than just your every day vegetable oil. It's packed with nutrients that contribute to your daily energy needs. Palm oil provides a valuable source of beta carotene and vitamin E. Studies have found that tocopherols and tocotrienols, which are isomers of vitamin E found in palm oil, are antioxidants and may be associated with more favorable cholesterol profiles, and lower risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. http://www.mpopc.org.my/palm_oil_health_nutrition.asp

Palm fruit oil is trans fat free.
Palm fruit oil provides the same "hard or solid" fat that is required for pastries, cookies, crackers and other items that require long shelf stability and a particular mouth feel or texture.
Palm fruit oil is odorless and tasteless, perfect for consumers and manufacturers alike looking for a healthy oil for cooking and baking needs.
Palm fruit oil is rich in antioxidants.
Animal studies have found that tocotrienols may have the abilty to reverse blockage of the carotid artery and platelet aggregration thereby reducing the risk of stroke, arteriosclerosis and other heart disease problems.
Animal studies have found that tocotrienols may exhibit activity against tumor promotion.
Cellular and animal studies have found that tocotrienols may inhibit certain types of cancer.
Palm fruit oil increases 'good' HDL, compared to other saturated oils, suach as http://www.americanpalmoil.com/benefits.html

Palm oil from palm's Kernals(seeds) is not to be confused from "palm fruit oil". Red palm oil (crude/raw palm oil) is considered still more beneficial than RBD yellow palm oil. http://www.carotino.com/consumera.html http://www.carotino.com/nutritional.html [/quote]


Can you inform me accordingly?

Best wishes.

 

[Carcano]

Don't know about Palm oil, but I've been using coconut oil as a butter substitute - its solid at room temperature and has no cholesterol. You can buy it in health food stores.

 

[Mosheh Thezion]

I will wait a few years.. to see how many people it kills...

I.e.. no reason to be a guinee pig.... manknd has survived for 100's of 1000'2 of years without it.. so i can wait..

question is... can we eat this PALM FRUIT???

if so... then i would think its ok.

-MT

 

[Kumar]

Some fruits are eaten after some processing. Some fruits can be nutritive but socially not acceptable due to taste, color or smell. Taste for some fruits is need to be developed. I think palm fruit as-edible fruit" means something.

Palm Fruit Oil is extracted from the flesh of the fruit of the oil palm and is completely different in its composition and properties from palm kernel oil. It contains many valuable vitamins that are essential for the maintenance of human health. Its potential as a powerful nutritional supplement has been established and assessed through extensive research, resulting in a large number of scientific publications.
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2005/september/carotino.htm

 

[Kumar]

New study on palm oil.

Palm oil ‘reasonable’ replacement for trans fats, say experts



By Lorraine Heller



16/12/2005 - Palm oil is a “reasonable alternative” to trans fatty acids, according to an independent group of nutrition, medical and manufacturing experts who examined the oil’s functionality in food products and possible impacts on consumer health...
Palm oil and iteresterified oils are the best replacements for trans fats, but we couldn't recommend the one over the other. When needed for the functionality of foods, we would suggest that both are reasonable options for consideration,” Dr Archer told FoodNavigator-USA.com.
http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?id=64639