Scientific India - July/August 2019

Is palm oil good for you?
Palm oil, made from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis), is one of the most widely produced edible fats in the world. The oil palm yields two types of oil: One is extracted from the flesh of the fruit (palm oil), and the other from the seed, or kernel (palm kernel oil). Palm oil has a high saturated fat content, which can be harmful to cardiovascular health.
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