Trang, The Oil Fund Office (NFC) is rushing to study the potential of oil palm biofuels. Support the reduction of compensation from the Oil Fund. Visit Walailak University to see research into the production of pure red palm oil. and increasing the value of community enterprise groups Large oil palm plot, Trang Province
Mr. Wisak Wattanasap, Director of the NBTC, said that visiting the area to study the case This adjustment of the oil palm farmers group To collect information and present it to the Fuel Fund Management Committee (FPF) in order to consider the pros and cons of extending or canceling the subsidy for fuel containing biofuels. that will end on September 24, 2024
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phuttaleb, Student Lecturer, School of Science Walailak University revealed that research for development The production of refined red palm oil is very important to the palm oil industry. Because it can help oil palm farmers from the cycle of falling palm prices. As for red palm oil, it is a product obtained from fre
sh palm fruit. It has outstanding properties that are good for health. by red palm oil Contains beta-carotene which has antioxidant properties. 300 times higher than tomatoes and 15 times higher than carrots and also contains vitamin E. Does not contain trans fat ingredients. Helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It has anti-inflammatory effects on cells, which inflammation is one of the causes of tumors.
In addition, red palm oil has also been developed as an ingredient in the cosmeceutical group. Can also be used to cleanse the skin. By research in 2020, the production level of palm pressing plants has been raised. community from animal feed grade to cosmeceutical grade, and in 2023 there will be production of natural red palm oil and further adding value to a variety of products. There is a prototype factory at a community enterprise. Large oil palm plot, Tha Saba, Trang Province
Mrs. Chanpen Chidchuea, president of the oil palm large-scale community enterprise Wang Wiset District, Trang Pro
vince, said that the group has used natural palm oil (red) as a starting material to produce bar soap, liquid soap, and herbal massage gel. Because of different vitamins And beta-carotene helps nourish the skin. Reduce wrinkles, reduce inflammation, especially for people with dry skin. The group is developing and selling it commercially. And now we are continuing to research into more diverse products, such as softgels mixed with herbs. Production of jelly for the elderly Vitamins for children biological margarine as well as being used in the production of pet food, chicken food, cattle food, etc. What the group hopes to happen in the future is A prototype commercial natural palm oil factory in the community with appropriate sized equipment that extracts natural red palm oil that meets FDA/GMP standards to produce edible oil. and cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, next.-517-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency