A HIGHLY EFFICIENT CROP
Palm
Cano
la
Soy
Highest Yield
From a tropical climate
A palm tree produces 40
kg
of oil every year
Each palm fruit contains 30-35% oil
STIMULATES LOCAL ECONOMIES
WORLD DEMAND PALM OIL
A VERSATILE INGREDIENT
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
Palm fruit grows best around the equator
1997 now 2020
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illio
n to
ns
Environmental and social responsibility for future
generations
Low pesticides usage
Annual sustainable production
2011 2012 2013
Part of a healthy dietDaily intake recommended by WHO
fats
proteins carbohydrates
alternative to trans fat
Indonesia & Malaysia provide
85%of the world production
growth+25%
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Fruit is harvestedevery 10 days
Use in food dates back
10,000 years oil (
tons
) per
hec
tare
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illio
n to
ns
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3.7
RSPO
palm
THE PALM OIL STORYTHE MOST WIDELY USED VEGETABLE OIL IN THE WORLD! Neutral taste &
smell
Crispness & crunch
Excellent cooking properties
Smooth creamy texture
Long shelf life
Excellent mouth feel
NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS
50%unsaturated
fatty acids
50%saturated fatty acids
WE NEED FAT EVERY DAY
Palm oil creates jobs: 1 worker
per 8ha
European Palm Oil Alliance
A DE
K
• fat-soluble vitamins• hormones• building block cells
• energy• insulation• skin
From the fruit of a palm tree
Education for boys and girls
No cultivation in primary forests
Recommended
