The wonders of black palm kernel oil, an essential ingredient in various traditional practices, cannot be overemphasized. From time immemorial, black palm kernel oil has been in existence without appreciating its benefits. The European merchants that trade with West African countries hardly purchase black palm kernel oil because they never knew the importance of it. Instead, they occasionally purchase palm oil for use in Europe. Black palm kernel oil is totally different from palm oil.
Palm kernel is a nut from a palm tree which has an edible seed inside. It is the oil from the seed that is widely known as black palm kernel oil. In some part of West Africa, the seed can be eaten raw or with other staple food. Black pal kernel oil is a highly saturated vegetable fats than palm oil. It does not contain cholesterol which might be harmful to health instead, it is rich in lauric acid which helps to raise blood cholesterol levels. It can be stored for a very long time without alterations. It has a nutty smell that reminds someone of the rural lifestyle.
HOW TO EXTRACT THE OIL FROM THE SEED
Break the palm nuts, and remove the black seeds inside.
