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Palm Oil Unrefined Fairly Traded (Food Grade) from Ghana
(Elaeis guineensis)
Palm fruit grows at the top of the tree in bunches of about 700-900 palm fruits. A thin yellow and reddish skin covers the pulpy fruit which yields the Palm oil. Palm oil comes from this fruit, the oil has a higher unsaturated acid content than palm kernel or coconut oils.
Benefits: It is uniquely rich in natural pro-Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Lycopene, all of which are powerful anti-oxidants. Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin, hair, teeth and good vision, while Vitamin E is important for maintaining a healthy heart and blood.
It is a good, natural source of vital nutrients Omega 3 and Omega 6. These nutrients are important for good health, normal growth and cell regeneration and cannot be manufactured by the body and must therefore be supplied by the diet.
It has no trans-fatty acids, is not hydrogenated and contains no artificial colorings or preservatives. It is an anti-oxidant.
It is ideally suited for all types of cooking especially African & Caribbean cuisine.
This is one of two oils with the best nutritional profiles second being olive oil..
Common uses: Soap making, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chocolates, candles and cooking
Ingredients: 100% Unrefined Palm oil
Color: Deep Orange
Origin: Ghana
Shelf life: 2 year
OUT OF STOCK AVAILABLE FEB20TH 2012
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