Based on EN 14103, and carried out using gas chromatography with internal calibration (methyl heptadecanoate). The methyl ester peaks in the analysis range from myristic acid (C14:0) to nervonic acid (C24:1). The result is expressed as the mass fraction in percent. Main Research: Puah Chiew Wei

Based on EN 14105. The determination is by gas chromatography with internal calibration. The contents are expressed in percentages (w/w), to the nearest 0.01%. Main Research: Harrison Lau Lik Nang

Strong demand for green and environment-friendly fuels in recent years has led to worldwide development of the biodiesel industry. The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has responded to the global need and emerged as one of the leading technology providers for the production of biodiesel from palm oil. Research on palm biodiesel in MPOB started […]

Coenzyme Q10 is a bioactive component known as a potent antioxidant (Mellons and Tappel, 1996; Lipshutz et al., 2002; Lenaz, 1985a, b). Recent studies have shown that it is able to prevent heart disease as well as slows the degradation due to Parkinsons’ disease. Although naturally produced in the body, the productive mechanism degrades with age. […]

Sensory evaluation is used to measure, analyse and interpret characteristics of materials as they are perceived by the senses of sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing. While initially used for foods and beverages, the techniques are also applicable to all products, including cosmetics and personal care products, soaps, detergents, households, etc. In developing a cosmetics product, […]