Extracted from the kernel (seed) of the oil palm fruit, PKO has a higher lauric acid content, making it chemically different from crude palm oil. It’s light yellow and valued for its stability.
- Food: Confectionery coatings, coffee creamers, ice creams.
- Cosmetics: High in demand for soap making (hard bar quality) and hair products.
- Industrial: Used in surfactants, detergents, and lubricants
- Growth of lauric oils as alternatives to coconut oil in cosmetics.
- Rising demand in specialty fats for vegan food formulations.
NAICS:
- - 311225 – Fats and Oils Refining and Blending.
  Entrepreneurial Angle:
  - Market PKO as a natural soap base oil (popular among Amazon soap makers).
  - Explore niche vegan butter substitutes with PKO blends.
  - Sell smaller lots to DIY beauty entrepreneurs.
MOQ & ETA -MT/TONNES
5
MOQ & ETA - KILOGRAM
100
COMPLIANCE CHECK LIST
PHYTOSANITARY - YES
FDA - YES
COST PER KG
COST PER MT

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