Traditionally grown in West Africa on small-scale family farms
What is Virgin Red Palm Oil?
Virgin Palm Oil is palm oil that is traditionally made and maintains the natural nutrients of carotenes (precursors to Vitamin A) and the antioxidant tocotrienols (Vitamin E).
Typical RBD (Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized) palm oil has these nutrients stripped from them resulting in a clear oil. In its natural state, palm oil is red in color due to a high concentration of carotenes and tocols.
Palm oil comes from a tropical palm tree (elaeis guineensis - NOT the same as coconut palm trees), which is native to the tropical areas of Africa, where it grows wild. It is a traditional oil used for more than 5000 years in African countries, where small-scale family farms flourish.
The palm oil palm was introduced to South East Asia in the early 1900s, and Malaysia is now the world leader in exports of palm oil (Tropical Traditions does NOT source palm oil from there.) Being an introduced crop to Asia, they are mainly harvested from large plantations.
Tropical Traditions Virgin Palm Oil comes from West Africa, NOT South East Asia. Our Virgin Palm Oil is produced by small-scale family producers in Africa.
When you purchase Tropical Traditions Virgin Palm Oil, you are supporting small scale family producers in Africa, and NOT large corporate plantations in South East Asia. Read the history of Palm Oil here.
Virgin Palm oil
Excellent for frying potato crisps. - Vicki B.
Excellent Quality
This virgin palm oil is of superior quality. I trust this company and the attention to purity. - Patrick M.
The best!
This is the best oil to fry with. I use it to fry my egg rolls and much more. I like the fact it is virgin - it has no taste and no smell. So when you use it - it is the flavor of your food only. I will continue to buy it. So thankful to have found this company!!! - Julia S.
Many benefits
I use this for all my savoury meals. Has a nice flavour. And very high smoke point and is unrefined and lots of vitamin E. Healthiest cooking oil I've found. and very pleased with this. - Sierra M.
Very pleased
My delivery was as stated, so that means on time. The Palm oil is delicious. I like to add a tablespoon to my greens or soups for added nutrition. This company has always been great. - Nancy H.
Excellent
So glad that I tried this and learned how healthy that it is. Love that it is locally farmed from its native parts of the world, is Eco-friendly and sustainably farmed, harvested and processed. Goes great with HTs grits! - Anthony
