Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
Polishing drum is used in palm oil mills to remove and separate fibre from the nuts. The nuts are subject to a tumbling action in order to loosen any small quantity of adhering fibre. Some modification work has been done on the polishing drum so that the nuts can be graded according to the size […]
Powder detergent manufacturers in Malaysia recommend their customers to use 33 g to 200 g detergents for a wash load of 5 kg clothes. The bulk density of products varied from 0.34 g ml-1 to 1.08 g ml-1. The performance of the detergents at the recommended rates to remove soil from a standard cloth in […]
The source-based model OPRODSIM (Oil Palm Production Simulator) simulates fresh fruit bunch (FFB) yield based on the assimilate remaining after the requirements of vegetative growth have been met. However, in its initial form it does not take account of pollination as a factor limiting yield, nor does it provide an estimate of palm mesocarp oil […]
The past surveys on the characteristics and properties of palm fatty acid distillates (PFAD) from local refineries were conducted in 1983 and 1999. This article will update the information to monitor any quality parameters that have changed over the years. Results show that iodine value, free fatty acid (FFA), conventional mass per volume, titre, unsaponifiable […]
A study was carried out to characterize bakery fats made from palm oil products and soyabean oil, and to evaluate their potential for the production of sweet short crust pastry. The three bakery fats were coded as 783, 784 and 785. They consisted of 50% soft palm stearin (IV 40), 20% palm oil and 30% […]
A study was carried out to characterize bakery fats made from palm oil products and soyabean oil, and to evaluate their potential for the production of sweet short crust pastry. The three bakery fats were coded as 783, 784 and 785. They consisted of 50% soft palm stearin (IV 40), 20% palm oil and 30% […]
Crystal development during batch process of palm oil-based fluid shortening was determined using attenuated total reflectance (ATR) of Fourier Transform Infra-red (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The molten fat was cooled, heated and cooled again while agitating at constant speed. Samples for solid fat content (SFC) measurements by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and FT-IR spectroscopy were taken during […]
The field performance of palm emulsion in water (EW)-cypermethrin against rhinoceros beetles, Oryctes rhinoceros in immature oil palm was studied with respect to its insecticidal activities and phytotoxic effect on young palms. The conventional emulsifiable concentrate (EC)-cypermethrin and another commercial product (gamma-cyhalothrin) were included for comparison. The trial was carried out on one-year-old replants in […]
NoveLin is a new line of liquid oils formulated from palm oils with other vegetable oils, in ratios such that fatty acid compositions reflect requirements suited for healthy life-style. The oils have low saturation, and are also enriched in omega -3 fatty acids. The cold stability of the oil allows for marketing in temperate countries […]
Fish oil has been widely used as one of the ingredients in the formulation of aquaculture feeds that provide source of energy and essential fatty acids. At present, the current global fish oil production has reached a maximum limit in supply and may not increase beyond current levels. As such, fish oil may be unable to meet the rapidly growing demands in […]