Palm oil (palm kernel cake & palm oil )

Palm oil (palm kernel cake & palm oil )

Appearance Bright orange-red liquid Dark brown, solid, fibrous Clear to pale yellow liquid
Size Liquid Solid, in cake or powder form Liquid
Texture Smooth, oily Coarse, granular, fibrous Light, smooth, oily
Aroma Mild, characteristic, slightly nutty Earthy, nutty, slightly sour Mild, nutty
Taste Slightly nutty, neutral Bitter, earthy, fibrous Nutty, slightly earthy
Moisture 0–0.5% 10–12% 0–0.5%
Color Orange to red Dark brown to black Pale yellow to light brown
Weight 1–20 kg per container 50–500 grams per bag 1–20 kg per container
Shelf Life 12–24 months (proper storage) 6–12 months (dry storage) 12–24 months (proper storage)
Storage Cool, dark place Cool, dry place Cool, dark place