Originated from West Africa 5000 years ago, the palm oil became an essential agricultural crop since the 14th century due to its robust year-round production. The oil palm has the highest yield per acre of any oil seed crop.
The water-soluble nutrients of the fruit also have a variety of applications from cognitive health and sports nutrition to healthy aging.
Aside from being a good food source, the palm oil is used throughout consumer goods industry such as pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, pet food, functional foods as well as biofuel.