Food producers are required to list the specific type of vegetable fat used, including palm oil.
How to remove color from palm oil in Malaysia?
Palm oil production is important part of economies in many parts of rural Malaysia, but is also a source of environmental conflict Crude PO can be refined to remove its non-triglyceride components. Bleaching removes color from the oil. This is achieved by adding a clay absorbent called bleaching earth in a vacuum mixer.
Are palm oil plantations reversible in Borneo?
In Borneo, the forest (F), is being replaced by oil palm plantations (G). These changes are irreversible for all practical purposes (H). In addition to environmental concerns, palm oil development in regions that produce it has also led to significant social conflict.
Is it illegal to sell palm oil ice cream in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, it is illegal to label products in ways that "discriminate against" palm oil. Offenders can be fined up to RM 250,000 or imprisoned for up to five years. One convenience store was raided for selling "no palm oil" ice cream, with all products seized.