Some environmentalists would argue that there's no such thing as sustainably grown palm oil, because of the crops links to deforestation and human rights abuses. Eco-Business spoke to Monique van Wijnbergen about how palm can be done right. Many people think there is no such thing as sustainably grown palm oil,…
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[caption id="attachment_7924" align="aligncenter" width="1004"] Ecuador[/caption] By Monique van Wijnbergen Palm oil is an ingredient as widespread as it is controversial. Found in products like food, cosmetics, soap, and even detergent, it is a hot topic among those concerned with the environment, animal welfare, and food justice. In the media, there has…
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September is Palm Done Right Month, an opportunity for consumers and natural products industry players to push for more sustainable ingredient choices. This may be the third annual Palm Done Right month, but the drive for more sustainably sourced palm oil is a year-round effort that is increasingly bringing together…
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Despite new cases of COVID-19 on the rise, lockdowns are lifting, businesses are reopening and some students are returning to school in person. With the pandemic far from over, there is speculation that a second coronavirus wave could be imminent. Over 132,000 American businesses have permanently or temporarily closed since…
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SEPTEMBER'S PALM DONE RIGHT MONTH IS A CALL FOR UNITY, giving consumers, brands, and retailers a chance to #UniteForPalmDoneRight. There are over 100 Partners who have joined our mission to increase awareness for palm oil that is organic, deforestation-free, wildlife-friendly, fair and social. All of our partners will receive awesome…
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Our #sayitonthewrappercampaign is a call to action to stop hiding palm oil use behind unclear ingredient names, instead to have transparent communication about palm oil. The campaign also supports our partners who are having an open conversation with consumers about why they have chosen to use sustainable palm oil in their products.…
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Over the past decade, demand for palm oil has steadily increased – and this growth has been accompanied by heightened attention on the adverse effects on the environment, biodiversity and local communities where it is conventionally produced. Yet instead of seeking out palm oil-free options, Monique van Wijnbergen suggests supporting…
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Today’s fats and oils ingredients category continues to evolve. In recent years, the food industry undertook a large reformulation effort after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June 2015 announced that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) would lose their generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status. With a requirement to remove…
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Palm Done Right (PDR) has launched a new campaign, #SayItOnTheWrapper, to encourage transparent consumer product labelling around palm oil. Spearheaded by organic palm ingredients supplier, Natural Habitats Group, PDR is a sustainable palm advocacy group which aims to ‘change the conversation’ around palm oil. Click here to read the…
Read moreOrganic RBD Palm Oil
USES: Bar Soaps. Food Ingredient, Ice Cream, Deep Frying, Spreads, Organic line of Cosmetics.
| Property | Analysis Parameters | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acids (% as palmitic) (1)(*) | 0.1 maximum | AOCS Ca-5a-40 |
| Free Fatty Acids (% as palmitic) (1)(*) | 0.1 maximum | AOCS Ca-5a-40 |
| Peroxide Value (meq/kg)(1)(*) | 1.0 Maximum | AOCS Cd-8b-90 |
| Moisture + Volatile Matter (%)(1) | 0.05 maximum | AOCS Ca-2b-38 |
| Color (Lovibond, 5 ¼ inch cell), Red (1)(*) | 2.5 Maximum | AOCS Cc-13e-92 |
| Iodine Value (cg/g) (1) | 50-56 | AOCS Cd-1d-92 |
| Slip Melting Point (°C) (1) (*) | 34 - 38 | AOCS Cc 3-25 |
| Flavor and Taste | Characteristic | Sensory |
| Solid Fat Content by NMR (%) | AOCS Cd-16b-93 |
(1) At time of packaging; reported on certificate of analysis
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Habiwax 100 – Palm Wax, Certified Organic by Cosmos
| Property | Analysis Parameters | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Value, mg KOH/ g (1)(*) | 2.0 Maximum | AOCS Cd 3d-63 |
| Peroxide Value (meq O2/kg) (1)(*) | 1.0 Maximum | AOCS Cd-8b-90 |
| Moisture + Volatile Matter (%) (1) | 0.1 Maximum | AOCS Ca-2b-38 |
| Color (Lovibond, 5¼ inch cell), Red (1) | 2.5 Maximum | AOCS Ce-1h-05 |
| Iodine Value (cg/g) | 2.0 Maximum | AAOCS Cd-1d-92 |
| Melting Point, C° (1) | 54 – 60 | AOCS Cc 3-25 |
| Flavor and Taste (1) | Neutral | Sensory |
(1) At time of packaging; reported on certificate of analysis
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Organic Palm Stearin
USES: Specialty Baking, Microwave Popcorn, Plant Based Meats, Stabilizer for nut butters, Boullion, instant soups and stocks.
| Property | Analysis Parameters | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acid (% palmitic) (1) | 0.1 Maximum | AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
| Peroxide Value (meq/kg) (1) | 1.0 Maximum | AOCS Cd 8-53/ AOCS Cd 8b-90 |
| Moisture + Volatile Matter (%) (1) | 0.1 Maximum | AOCS Ca 2b-38 |
| Color (Lovibond, 5¼ inch cell), Red (1) | 2.5 Maximum | AOCS Cc 13e-92 |
| Iodine Value (cg/g)(1) | 40 – 46 | AOCS Cd 1d-92 |
| Slip Melting Point, C° (1) | 45– 50 | AOCS Cc 3-25 |
| Flavor and Taste (1) | Neutral | Sensory |
(1) At time of packaging; reported on certificate of analysis
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Organic Palm Kernel Oil
USES: Candy Fillings , Whipped Toppings, Cosmetics, Liquid Soap, Bar Soap.
| Property | Analysis Parameters | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acid (% lauric) (1) | 0.1 Maximum | AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
| Peroxide Value (meq/kg) (1) | 1.0 Maximum | AOCS Ca 2b-38 |
| Moisture + Volatile Matter (%) (1) | 0.05 Maximum | AOCS Cd 8b-90 |
| Color (Lovibond, 5¼ inch cell), Red (1) | 1.5 Maximum | AOCS Cc 13e-92 |
| Iodine Value (cg/g) (1) | 19 Maximum | AOCS Cd 1d-92 |
| Flavor and Taste (1) | Neutral | Sensory |
(1) At time of packaging; reported on the certificate of analysis
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Organic Palm Olein
| Property | Analysis Parameters | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acid (%oleic) (1) | 0.1 Maximum | AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
| Moisture + Volatile Matter (%) (1) | 0.05 Maximum | AOCS Ca 2b-38 |
| Peroxide Value (meq/kg) (1) | 1.0 Maximum | AOCS Cd 8b-90 |
| Color (Lovibond, 5¼ inch cell), Red (1) | 3.0 Maximum | AOCS Cc13e-92 |
| Iodine Value (cg/g) (1) | 59 - 65 | AOCS Cd 01-25 |
| Cold Test at 46.4°F (8°C) | 2.0 Minimum | AOCS Cc-11-53 |
| Flavor and Taste (1) | Neutral | Sensory |
(1) At time of packaging; reported on certificate of analysis
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Organic Shortening MP42
| Property | Analysis Parameters | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acids (% palmitic) (1)(*) | 0.1 maximum | AOCS Ca-5a-40 |
| Peroxide Value (meq/kg)(1)(*) | 1.0 maximum | AOCS Cd-8b-90 |
| Moisture + Volatile Matter (%)(1) | 0.05 maximum | AOCS Ca-2b-38 |
| Color (Lovibond 5¼ inch cell, Red)(1)(*) | 2.5 Maximum | AOCS Cc-13e-92 |
| Iodine Value (cg/g) (1) | – | AOCS Cd-1d-92 |
| Slip Melting Point(1) | 41 – 44 | ACOS Cc-3-25 |
| Flavor and Taste(1)(*) | Neutral / Bland | Sensory |
(1) At time of packaging; reported on certificate of analysis
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Shortening MP 36
| Property | Analysis Parameters | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acid (% palmitic) (1) | 0.1 Maximum | AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
| Peroxide Value (meq/kg) (1) | 1.0 Maximum | AOCS Cd 8-53/ AOCS Cd 8b-90 |
| Moisture + Volatile Matter (%) (1) | 0.05 Maximum | AOCS Ca 2b-38 |
| Color (Lovibond, 5¼ inch cell), Red (1) | 2.5 Maximum | AOCS Cc 13e-92 |
| Iodine Value (cg/g) (1) | 50- 56 | AOCS Cd 1d-92 |
| Slip Melting Point, C° (1) | 36 – 39 | AOCS Cc 3-25 |
| Flavor and Taste (1) | Neutral | Sensory |
(1) At time of packaging; reported on certificate of analysis
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Organic Shortening MP 36-SW
| Property | Analysis Parameters | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acids (% palmitic) (1)(*) | 0.1 maximum | AOCS Ca-5a-40 |
| Peroxide Value (meq/kg)(1)(*) | 1.0 maximum | AOCS Cd-8b-90 |
| Moisture + Volatile Matter (%)(1) | 0.05 maximum | AOCS Ca-2b-38 |
| Color (Lovibond 5¼ inch cell, Red)(1)(*) | 2.5 Maximum | AOCS Cc-13e-92 |
| Iodine Value (cg/g) (1) | 50-56 | AOCS Cd-1d-92 |
| Slip Melting Point(1) | 36-39 | ACOS Cc-3-25 |
| Flavor and Taste(1)(*) | Bland | Sensory |
| Solid Fat Content by NMR (%), | AOCS Cd-16b-93 |
(1) At time of packaging; reported on certificate of analysis
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Organic Shortening MP 39
| Property | Analysis Parameters | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acid (% palmitic) (1)(*) | 0.1 Maximum | AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
| Peroxide Value (meq/kg) (1)(*) | 1.0 Maximum | AOCS Cd 8b-90 |
| Moisture + Volatile Matter (%) (1) | 0.05 Maximum | AOCS Ca 2b-38 |
| Color (Lovibond, 5¼ inch cell), Red | 2.5 Maximum | AOCS Cc 13e-92 |
| Iodine Value (cg/g) (1) | 48 – 54 | AOCS Cc-13e-92 |
| Slip Melting Point, C° (1) | 38 – 40 | AOCS Cc-03-25 |
| Flavor and Taste (1) | Neutral | Sensory |
(1) At time of packaging; reported on certificate of analysis
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