Palm kernel (PK) consignments to the kernel crushing plant (KCP) usually have high dirt & shell content ranging from 6% to 11% (Rohaya et al., 2002). Conventional processing of such consignments produces palm kernel cake (PKC) with high shell (>12%) and crude fibre (>18%) content. PKC is a nutritious by-product generated from PK after the crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) is extracted using a mechanical process (screw press).

Main Researcher: Rohaya Mohamed Halim
Email: rohaya@mpob.gov.my