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Looking for organizations in the Northeastern US that convert cooking oil to green energy.

Just started to produce bio diesel. Wonder if you can give me any info on using Palm Oil.

(Jan 3 2010 10:14 AM)Alan Wrote:  Just started to produce bio diesel. Wonder if you can give me any info on using Palm Oil.

Palm oil, like other vegetable oils, can be used to create biodiesel for internal combustion engines.

Due to its physical characteristics, palm oil can be used and prepared in a number of processes without the need to hydrogenise it. This has advantages as hydrogenation can produce undesirable trans fatty acids which may lead to diseases, including cardiovascular problems and diabetes.

Palm oil is also considered one of the best oils for frying. This is because it can resist high temperatures and does not produce unpleasant smells.

Also, palm kernel meal, a byproduct of palm oil, is used in the production of concentrated foods and as a supplement in animal food.