Vijaya Khader*

Former Dean, Faculty of Home Science, ANGRAU; Member, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), India

*Corresponding Author: Vijaya Khader, Former Dean, Faculty of Home Science, ANGRAU; Member, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), India.

Received: May 23, 2024; Published: June 29, 2024

Abstract

Palm oil contributes significantly to the world’s oils and fats market. The oil is used globally, with Malaysia being a major exporter, selling to over 150 countries worldwide. This global acceptance of palm oil is due to its competitive price vis-a-vis other oils and its suitability in various food applications, such as frying, specialty fats, margarines, shortenings, vegetable ghee, etc. In addition, there is now increasing awareness of its health attributes. This may be yet another major factor contributing to the growing demand for the oil.

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Citation

Citation: Vijaya Khader. “Potential Nutritional and Health Benefits of Palm Oil". Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 8.7 (2024): 102-105.

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Copyright: © 2024 Vijaya Khader. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.