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Characteristics of simple and chemically interesterified blends containing palm stearin, sunflower oil and palm kernel olein and potential application of the blends in fats spread formulations

Palm stearin (POs), sunflower oil (SFO) and palm kernel olein (PKOo) were blended in various ratios and subjected to chemical interesterification (CIE). Fatty acid composition, triacylglycerol (TAG) composition, solid fat content (SFC) and polymorphic behaviour of the interesterified blends were analysed and compared with the properties of the unreacted blends. Upon CIE, extensive rearrangement of […]

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Metabolic control analysis – theory and experimental application

This paper discusses the theory, concept and experimental application of metabolic control analysis. This technique has provided a means by which a quantitative description of control structure by an enzyme, substrate and cofactor over a metabolic pathway can be produced. Application of metabolic control analysis results in numerical values (flux control coefficients) showing how much […]

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Going back to basics: producing high palm oil yields sustainably

The production of food, fibre, oleochemicals and pharmaceuticals/ nutraceuticals by the oil palm industry is carried out under the progressive agricultural practices to ensure a safe and viable environment that is basic to sustainable development. Going back to basics requires two perspectives to be considered. The first is to have a telescopic global view that […]

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Thermal conductivity of oil palm fibre – polyethylene hybrid composite

Hybrid composite boards were manufactured from oil palm trunk (opt), frond (opf), empty fruit bunces (efb) and polyethylene. The objective of this study was to measure the thermal conductivity of hybrid composite boards. The thermal conductivity of the boards was measured using Quick Thermal Conductivity Meter (QTM-D3). In this study, hybrid boards with different types […]

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Towards understanding and controlling abscission in the oil palm

Losses in oil yield and quality are often attributed to the non-synchronous ripening of oil palm bunches and the shedding of loose fruits. Manipulation of abscission process offers valuable opportunities for increasing the productivity of oil palm. Biotechnology or conventional breeding may be exploited to delay the onset of abscission or prevent it altogether. The […]

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