Oilseeds · Botany

Which statement correctly distinguishes palm oil from palm kernel oil?

  1. Palm oil comes from the fruit mesocarp, while palm kernel oil comes from the seed kernel
  2. Palm oil comes from leaves, while palm kernel oil comes from roots
  3. Palm oil is obtained from bark, while palm kernel oil is obtained from flowers
  4. Palm oil comes from the seed kernel, while palm kernel oil comes from the fruit mesocarp
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Correct answer: Palm oil comes from the fruit mesocarp, while palm kernel oil comes from the seed kernel

Palm oil is extracted from the fleshy mesocarp of oil palm fruits. Palm kernel oil is extracted from the seed kernel and has a different fatty acid composition.

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