This article is intended to clear the misconception that the palm oil mills are solely responsible for the oil extraction ratios. Many plantation owners and investors suprisingly are led to believe the myth that efficiently operated mills are capable of extraction ratios far in excess of the atual oil content of the bunch itself.

Palm oil millers generally tend to give a great deal of attention to crude palm oil (CPO), while the kernel does not seem to get the same treatment. As kernel is a major palm product commanding respectable price in the global market, perhaps it is time to give it some attention and it is interesting […]