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Consumption of Red palm oil has increased all over the world. It is reported to provide various health benefits that lead to a rise in its usage. People have been using it for years as it helps in reducing cholesterol levels and betters brain health. The fruit of the oil palm tree is the source of antioxidant-rich red palm oil.
Let us understand in detail about red palm oil and its health benefits.
This oil originates from the fruit of oil palms. These trees grow around 20 meters long that can produce anywhere with 20-30 leaves every year. The reason why unrefined palm oil is said to be red palm might sound strange to you, but it is just because of its reddish-orange color.
This oil comes from kernel and pulp of the fruit, and as per the experts, 100 kgs of palm fruit produces around 23 kgs of red palm oil. As it has a good yield and is comparatively cheaper, palm oil has become a common ingredient for cooking in many kitchens globally.
This oil is a rich source of phytonutrients such as tocopherols, squalene, carotenoids, and coenzyme Q10; all of them have nutritional characteristics and oxidative endurance.
This was about the red palm oil; now, let us understand the Red palm oil benefits so that you can use it in the right manner and understand how important can it be for your health.