Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient. Sunflower oil is primarily composed of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fat, and oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. Through selective breeding and manufacturing processes, oils of differing proportions of the fatty acids are produced.
How much palm oil does Malaysia export?
Malaysia exported about 18.5 million tonnes of palm oil with an approximate value of RM38 billion in 2019, 12% higher than in 2018 (Commodities et al. 2019). The volume of palm oil exported increased due to higher demands, especially from various import countries such as India, China, EU, Vietnam and Turkey (MPOB 2020).
Does economic transformation advance the oil palm industry in Malaysia?
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How is palm oil treated in Malaysia?
Most palm oil mills in Malaysia employ an AD process as the primary treatment of POME due to its high concentration of organic content (Nour et al. 2013). During the AD process, organic content in POME is converted into methane, carbon dioxide and water through a series of processes.