(MPOB Transfer of Technology)
Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has developed a hand-held motorised harvesting tool called Cantas, for fresh fruit bunches (FFB) harvesting (Figure 1). The invention was aimed at increasing harvesting productivity and reduces workers. The handheld motorised cutter is equipped with a chisel or sickle as the cutting tool attached to a telescopic pole. It is … Read more
Rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) (Figure 1) is a major pest of the oil palm, causing 25% of crop losses two years after infestation (Norman et al., 1997). The Oryctes nudivirus (OrNV) (Figure 2) is a biological control agent of the rhinoceros beetle (Huger, 1966). The OrNV was discovered in Malaysia and introduced into … Read more
Detergents and household cleaning products contain surfactant as the main ingredient that plays a vital role in the overall cleaning process. Natural feedstock, such as oleochemical-based alcohols and methyl ester, offer possibilities as surfactants. Methyl ester sulphonates (MES) (Figure 1) is an oleochemical-based anionic surfactant derived from palm oil through sulphonation process. It has good … Read more
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a good analytical tool to evaluate the performance and environmental impact of all stages of a product’s life cycle. In 2014, the exports of methyl ester from Malaysia increased by 10% or 57 041 t to 571 675 t compared to 514 634 t recorded in 2013 (MPOB, 2015). Methyl … Read more
Water is one of the most important natural resources. In many regions, human well-being and ecosystem health are being seriously affected by changes in the global water cycle, caused largely by human activities. Although freshwater is a local resource, water scarcity is the leading threat of the global water crisis. To tackle this major environmental … Read more
Water is essential for the survival of every living thing and must be used in a sustainable manner. In many regions, human well-being and ecosystem health are being seriously affected by changes in the global water cycle, caused largely by human activities. Although freshwater is a local resource, water scarcity is the leading threat for … Read more
Water is an extremely important element for all humans in the world. People use water for many purposes, such as drinking, cooking and washing. However, over the last five years, water shortage has become one of the main threats to humanity. Water scarcity, as a result of poor water management and climate change, has caused … Read more
Palm mid fraction (PMF), a co-product from fractionation has been established as a major confectionery fats, usually after modification process. Second fractionation process becomes a common activity in the refineries for producing palm olein with iodine value higher than 58. This is to ensure longer clarity life of palm olein on supermarket shelf and in … Read more
Frozen cream puff has been widely commercialised especially in the USA, European countries and Japan. It is one of the popular ready-to-eat food products in these countries. However, frozen cream puff is almost non-existing in Malaysian market. Cream puff (Figure 1) is usually baked and consumed on the same day. On the shelf, it is … Read more
In the production of table margarine, it is important that the oil blend has the right solid fat content (SFC) profile, β’ crystal stability as well as possesses manageable crystallisation rate in order to obtain a good quality table margarine with the desired physical and organoleptic properties, e.g., good spreadabilility and firmness at refrigeration and … Read more