General Information
NameOil palm
Scientific NameElaeis
DescriptionThe oil palms (Elaeis) comprise two species of the Arecaceae, or palm family. They are used in commercial agriculture in the production of palm oil. [Wikipedia]
Primary IDFOOD00591
Picture605
Classification
GroupHerbs and Spices
Sub-GroupOilseed crops
Taxonomy
Lineage
ITIS ID500805
Wikipedia IDNot Available
Composition
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References
Content Reference— Saxholt, E., et al. 'Danish food composition databank, revision 7.' Department of Nutrition, National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (2008).
— U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page.