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Contact SupplierWe are offering palm oil. Oil from the fruit of a palm tree, (elaeis guineensis), native to tropical west africa and cultivated in africa, indonesia, malaysia, and tropical america as the source of palm oil. The palm oil contains a very high percentage of saturated fat. Growing to a height of 15 m, the palms produce fleshy fruits, 3 cm long, containing a white kernel within a hard black shell. Palm oil is extracted from the pulp and kernel and used in making soaps, margarine, lubricants, etc. When used in soaps, palm oil creates a hard, long lasting bar of soap that is mild and cleanses well. Palm oil has similar characteristics to tallow in soaps.