CPE420 Palm Oil Processing

What is the main purpose of sterilizing fresh fruit bunches (FFB) in palm oil processing?

• Increase oil color intensity

• Stop enzymatic activity and loosen fruits

• Improve kernel shell separation

• Enhance oil taste

What is the main function of bleaching earth in the palm oil refining process?

• To increase the oil's viscosity

• To remove free fatty acids

• To neutralize the oil

• To remove color pigments and impurities

What is the main difference between palm olein and palm stearin?

• Olein is solid while stearin is liquid at room temperature

• Olein is used in biodiesel, stearin in cooking oil

• Olein is the liquid fraction; stearin is the solid fraction after fractionation

• Olein has higher melting point than stearin

Which of the following is NOT a typical unit operation in palm oil milling?

• Digestion

• Clarification

• Fermentation

• Sterilization

What is the recommended temperature to maintain CPO during transfer to a vessel?

• 30-35°C

• 50-55°C

• 60-70°C

• 90-100°C

In the production of biodiesel from palm oil, what is the name of the chemical reaction involved?

• Saponification

• Transesterification

• Hydrolysis

• Polymerization

Which of the following is an example of an oleochemical derived from palm oil?

• Diesel fuel

• Palm kernel cake

• Glycerol

• Palm olein

What is the main purpose of the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)?

• To increase palm oil production in Southeast Asia

• To certify palm oil that is sustainably produced

• To reduce the price of crude palm oil

• To promote palm oil as a biofuel worldwide

During the palm oil refining process, what is the purpose of deodorization?

• To improve the oil's nutritional value

• To remove undesirable odors and flavors

• To enhance the oil's color

• To increase the oil's shelf life