The Useful Of Palm Tree
By Yaw Yeboah
2nd January, 2022
1. Palm Oil
Palm Oil is a widely-used edible vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of oil palm trees, and its versatile uses make it often referred to as a ‘miracle ingredient’ for so many products. Accounting for one-third of global plant oil production, you can find palm oil in just about anything, from pizza dough to washing detergent. It’s also a major player in beauty products including palm kernel oil for body lotions, or bleached palm oil for soap.
One major beneficial use of the oil, however, is its frequent use as a base for mixing medicine such as cough syrups. It has also been associated with high vitamin A, lowering the body’s cholesterol and reducing the likelihood of major illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.
2. Beverages One example would be Palm wine, also known as palm toddy" or "toddy’. This is a sweet and milky alcoholic beverage produced from the fermentation of sap of different palm species, including Palmyra, date palms, and coconut palms. Using a knife or machete, an incision is made between the tree’s kernels, allowing for the sap to ooze out. Fermentation begins soon after the sap begins flowing, and within just 1-2 hours, the alcohol content can reach up to 4%. Just one of the many amazing, and interesting palm tree uses.
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