Palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) is s by-product produced from the physical refining of palm oil. PFAD has been used in the soap-making industry, as an animal feed ingredient and as raw materials for the oleochemical industry. In 2008, Malaysian refineries produced 750000 t of PFAD. In the past, PFAD was solf at a discounted price to RBDPO (refined, bleached and deodorized palm oil) at a difference of USD 200 – USD 250 (FOB). The bulk of the PFAD produced in Malaysia is exported.

Main Research: Dr Harrison Lau