Title: What Is Palm Olein? | LEAFtv
Headings: What Is Palm Olein?
What Is Palm Olein?
Fatty Acids
Palm Olein vs Palm Kernel Oil
No Trans Fats
References

Content: Fatty Acids
Palm olein consists of about 55 percent unsaturated fat, which is mostly monounsaturated. A monounsaturated oil has one double bond in its fatty acid chain. Monounsaturated fats have been found to be better for heart health than saturated fats, according to the American Heart Association. Palm Olein vs Palm Kernel Oil
While palm olein consists mostly of unsaturated fat, palm kernel oil has about 82 percent saturated fat and is solid at room temperature. The saturated fats in palm olein, palmitic and stearic acid, may not significantly affect cholesterol levels. The saturated fats in palm kernel oil do raise cholesterol, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. No Trans Fats
Palm olein can be used as a liquid cooking oil. It has virtually no trans fats, which are made by adding hydrogen to many polyunsaturated oils to make them semisolid. Trans fats have negative impacts on heart health. Palm olein can be made more solid by adding palm stearin, the other fraction of palm oil.