Cooking just got an upgrade!

Medella, in partnership with Jaya Grocer, is stirring up the edible oil scene with a world-first: consumer-packaged palm kernel cooking oil now available on supermarket shelves. Proudly Malaysian and 100% sustainably sourced, aligning with the #sapotlokal movement, this game-changing launch offers home cooks and bakers a premium, budget-friendly alternative that’s as versatile as it is innovative.

Unlike the widely used palm olein, which is extracted from the reddish mesocarp (flesh) of the palm fruit, palm kernel oil is derived from the fruit’s inner whitish seed, known as the kernel. Through mechanical extraction and physical refining, without the use of caustic chemicals or additives, a pure, natural, and versatile cooking oil with a neutral taste and aroma is produced.

Palm kernel oil is classified as a lauric oil, sharing nearly 90% of its chemical and physical properties with coconut oil. It is particularly valued for its medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), offering similar benefits at a fraction of the cost.

Thanks to its unique fatty acid profile, the oil is well-suited for high-heat applications such as deep frying, as well as baking, where it serves as a cost-effective alternative to butter.

The launch of Medella Palm Kernel Cooking Oil marks a significant innovation in the market and provides consumers with a high-performance, value-driven option for healthier home cooking.

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