Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD)

During the deodorization stage of palm oil refining, free fatty acids are separated and condensed, producing PFAD with a high concentration of fatty acids and valuable minor components.

Palm Fatty Acid Distillate typically appears as a semi-solid to solid material at room temperature, with color ranging from light brown to dark brown depending on processing conditions.

Its chemical composition is dominated by free fatty acids (FFA), primarily palmitic acid and oleic acid, along with small amounts of triglycerides, tocopherols, and sterols.

PFAD (Palm Fatty Acid Distillate) is a low-cost palm oil refining by-product rich in free fatty acids, commonly used in oleochemical and industrial manufacturing, while Palm Oil Stearin is a solid, stable fraction of refined palm oil with lower FFA, preferred for food processing and applications requiring higher consistency and quality.

In the oleochemical industry, PFAD is widely used as a cost-effective raw material for the production of fatty acids, soaps, detergents, candles, lubricants, and metalworking fluids.

Due to its high free fatty acid content, PFAD serves as an efficient feedstock for saponification, esterification, and hydrogenation processes, offering consistent reactivity and process efficiency.

In the energy sector, Palm Fatty Acid Distillate is commonly utilized as a feedstock for biodiesel production and other renewable energy applications.

For animal feed and agricultural applications, PFAD is used as an energy-rich additive, particularly in formulated feeds where high caloric value and fat supplementation are required.

Indonesia, as the world’s largest palm oil producer, offers a stable and scalable supply of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate.

Supported by an extensive palm oil refining infrastructure and internationally compliant processing standards, Indonesian PFAD meets global demand for consistency, traceability, and supply reliability.

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