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Red palm oil can achieve great success with quality standards

In its raw, unrefined form, palm oil is a nutritional powerhouse, naturally rich in beta-carotene — the bright reddish orange pigment that gives raw palm oil its distinctive color. As a precursor to vitamin A, it plays a vital role in supporting visual health. It contains vitamin E, including tocopherols and tocotrienols — powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress; in addition to squalene and coenzyme Q10 — compounds linked to cell health, energy metabolism, and skin vitality.

How to maintain the quality of olive oil after opening the package?

Olive oil is not only the target of fraud. It may be a high-quality oil, but it may deteriorate quickly and change its rank from the first moment the package is opened.

Are you buying... high quality and pure olive oil... or a marketing claim?

Real “extra virgin” oil = sound chemistry + proven purity + corresponding sensory assessment.

The optimal timing of olive collection and oil quality

It is not just a question but a scientific challenge that lives in the mind of every olive farmer and expert. In the olive world, the difference between an exceptional oil and a normal oil may not exceed a few hours in terms of harvest time.

A tree of light... olives in the memory of Egyptian civilization

The olive tree in Egypt was not just a fruitful plant. Since it emerged from the blessed phase of Sinai, as Almighty said, it has been a symbol of life, light and blessing that brought together religion, civilization and nature.

Milk fat: the secret of taste, value and quality in the dairy world

Have you ever imagined that the secret to the unforgettable taste of cheese, butter and yogurt... lies in an invisible drop of fat?

The Department of Oils and Fats at the Grand Egyptian Museum

Ancient Egyptian history shows that oils and fats were not just foodstuffs, but fuel, medicine, perfume, and religious symbol.

Fats and Oils: From the Accusation Cage to the Honoring Platform

She was accused of being the first enemy of the heart and arteries, and the main defendant in the crimes of obesity, stress and diabetes. People ran away from it and adopted the slogans of “fat-free” and “zero fat”, thinking that health lives in deprivation.

Last cut: Can robots save oil palm in Malaysia?

To be fair, Malaysia has not stood idly by. The Oil Palm Mechanization and Automation Research Federation, Malaysian Palm Oil Authority scientists, and many innovators in the private sector and farms have supported drones, cutters, and even exoskeletons. But progress has been cautious — steady enough to confirm commitment, not enough to change the scales. Many ideas are still locked in conference rooms and PowerPoint presentations. As we form committees, humanoid robots learn to walk. As we “explore options,” robotic dogs accelerate upwards.

Are some vegetable oils good and bad? It's complicated

We all know the hierarchy of the virtues of oils, right? There are the “good” (extra virgin olive oil), the “bad” (palm oil), and those that fall into the gray area (canola, coconut, soy). In an editorial published in Cell Reports Sustainability, a group of conservationists challenges the idea that palm oil is necessarily less sustainable or worse than any other oil.

Misconceptions about vegetable oils

As oil in cooking or on foods and salads is one of the basics, and the belief that it is the main cause of exposure to weight gain because it is high in calories and rich in fat is a false belief

Melting point (sliding) in oils and fats: natural properties and nutritional applications

It is the temperature at which solid fat is completely transformed into a liquid state. Because natural oils and fats consist of a mixture of triglycerides (triglycerides), they do not melt at one degree, but rather within a thermal range (Melting Range).

The pioneering endeavor that once seemed impossible: Brazilian extra virgin olive oil gains prestige

In Catalonia, olive oil isn't just a food: it's a landscape, a culture, and a lifestyle. In any gourmet store, it is easy to find small bottles or cans of Siurana, Garrigues or Ventalló oil at often exorbitant prices: a pint can cost between 16 and 20 euros, and up to 230 euros in very luxurious versions, such as Maestrat's Oldfargus 2000 oil, made from the olives of ancient olive trees. It is a tradition that has been consolidated for centuries and is part of the Mediterranean identity.

How to extend the shelf life of arbequina olive oil? The Spanish experience

We do not deny that its poor content of phenol (antioxidants) is subject to deterioration of its specifications in a short period of time, but this is not absolute

From the gift of Palestine to the Arbakina farms: the story of olive oil

It has a high economic value in intensive agriculture due to its high yield and fast production, although its oil is sensitive to oxidation and is not stable for long-term storage due to its low polyphenol content (on average 180 ppm).

Palm oil production sector in Sierra Leone

Palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world. Global production has increased from 10 million tons in 1990 to more than 70 million tons in 2020. With Southeast Asia facing environmental restrictions, investors are turning to Africa for sustainable expansion. Sierra Leone, where oil palm is a native plant, is a fertile land and a growing market for palm oil production. This sector is vital to the livelihood of rural people and contributes significantly to the national economy — the traditional palm oil production sector alone may account for more than 10% of Sierra Leone's GDP.

Evolution in olive oil extraction

We made a trip to Spain, specifically to the city of Jaen (Jaén) in the Andalusia region, to follow the latest scientific findings of the modern methods of the era. We were accompanied on our trip by our friend Haj Sayed Abu Taleb to learn about the latest global developments in olive oil extraction.

The blessed tree in the Arab world: a journey through the numbers and achievements of olive cultivation

Olive trees have been grown for thousands of years, especially in the Mediterranean region, where they are an integral part of Arab culture, economy and cuisine. The number of olive trees in a country reflects not only its productive capacity, but also its historical and agricultural commitment to the blessed tree. The following is an overview through the 2024 statistics issued by the International Olive Council on the number of trees in the Arab countries.

How do you read global oil prices? Your guide to understanding FOB and CIF terms

When you follow news releases for palm oil, sunflower oil, or soy oil prices, you often find three small letters next to the price such as FOB or CIF. These letters are not just minor details, they are the key to understanding the true cost of your shipment and determining your responsibilities as an importer or exporter in the world of oils and fats.

What is the difference between oils and fats? Is olive oil oil or fat?

The meaning of oil and the meaning of fat should be defined. In the colloquial (municipal) description, oil is the liquid material at room temperature, while fat is the material that is firm or frozen at room temperature, including animal fat. Vegetable fat is used in cooking or as fuel