Palm oil refining is a process of refining pure palm oil by removing impurities, pigments, fatty acids and other impurities from the original palm oil through a series of physical or chemical treatments. The purpose of palm oil refining is to improve the quality and nutritional value of palm oil and make it more suitable for food processing, cosmetics production, pharmaceutical preparation and other fields.

The purpose of palm oil refining mainly includes the following aspects:

1. Improve product quality. 

Palm oil refining can remove impurities, pigments and foreign bodies from crude oil, so that the final product has clear color, high transparency, pure taste and no harmful substances. This is conducive to improving the market competitiveness of palm oil and meeting consumers’ demand for food safety and quality.

2. Enhance product stability. 

Through refining treatment, free fatty acids, oxides and other unstable components in palm oil can be effectively removed, its shelf life can be prolonged and the possibility of oxidative deterioration can be reduced. This is particularly important for food processing enterprises, which can reduce the risks during storage and transportation and ensure the quality and safety of products.

3. Improve product use. 

Refined palm oil not only tastes better, but also is easier to process and utilize. It can be used as edible oil for cooking, baking and seasoning, and can also be used as industrial raw material to prepare various foods, cosmetics, medicines and other products. Its properties are stable and its color is clear, which can meet the requirements of different fields for oil quality.

4. Reduce environmental pollution. 

In the process of palm oil refining, waste water, waste residue and other by-products can be treated and recycled to reduce environmental pollution. Rational utilization of resources, reduction of energy consumption and waste discharge will help to promote the practical application of the concept of sustainable development in the oil processing industry.

In a word, palm oil refining can improve the quality of palm oil, enhance its stability, improve its use and reduce environmental pollution, so that palm oil can better meet the market demand and provide better oil products for people’s life and health. With the continuous progress of technology and the changing market demand, palm oil refining technology is also constantly innovating and improving, injecting new impetus into the development of the industry.