Step-by-Step Process of Palm Kernel Oil Production in Ghana (West Africa).

Palm kernel, the by-products of the extraction of palm oil, serve as the raw material in the production of palm kernel oil.

The dried kernel shell is cracked with stones or metal hammers.

The freed kernel is put in a container, and water is added.

The mixture is boiled with continuous stirring and then poured into a basket to collect the pebbles of the kernel and drain off water.

There are two methods used in extracting the kernel oil

#01.

• Boiled kernel is fried with a small quantity of oil to induce oil.
• The fried and oily kernel is then milled in a Corn mill.
• The milled or ground kernel is mixed with water and then boiled thoroughly.
• The palm kernel oil collects at the top of the mixture.
• The kernel oil is then skimmed off into a suitable container.

#02.

• The boiled kernel is not fried but milled directly to follow the same process as in,
• The milled or ground kernel is mixed with water and then boiled thoroughly.
• The palm kernel oil collects at the top of the mixture.
• The kernel oil is then skimmed off into a suitable container.

Note that there are other by-products from the extraction of palm oil.

• Hard shell, when cracked, is used as fuel for firing and domestic heating.
• Fibre, which is also used as fuel for firing.

Source: Galmeek.com

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