Question 1:
Name the oil extracted from the following parts of the oil palm fruit:
(a) pulp
(b) kernel
Name the oil extracted from the following parts of the oil palm fruit:
(a) pulp
(b) kernel
Answer:
(a) Pulp : Palm oil
(b) Kernel : Palm kernel oil
Question 2:
Why are the oil palm fruits steamed before oil is extracted?
Why are the oil palm fruits steamed before oil is extracted?
Answer:
To kill microorganisms which can spoil the palm oil fruits
Question 3:
What are the reactants that react with palm oil in the following processes?
(a) Hydrolysis
(b) Esterification
What are the reactants that react with palm oil in the following processes?
(a) Hydrolysis
(b) Esterification
Answer:
(a) Water
(b) Alcohol
Question 4:
Name two antioxidants found in palm oil.
Name two antioxidants found in palm oil.
Answer:
Carotene, vitamin E