Refined Palm Oil (RBD Palm Oil) – Bulk Wholesale Export

Produced from sustainably cultivated oil palms and refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) under stringent quality control standards, our Refined Palm Oil (RBD Palm Oil) represents an exceptional choice for food manufacturers, frying industries, margarine producers, and global bulk oil distributors. Featuring a high smoke point, neutral taste, and excellent oxidative stability, our RBD palm oil is optimized for high-temperature commercial applications and international export.

Quick Product Specification

Origin Brazil / Major Export Origin
Product Type RBD Palm Oil / RBD Palm Olein (CP8 / CP10)
Free Fatty Acids (FFA) 0.1% Max (as Palmitic)
Moisture & Impurities ≤ 0.1% Max
Iodine Value (IV) 56 min (Paln Olein standard)
Melting Point 24°C / 33°C Max
Packaging Jerrycans (20L/25L), Flexitanks, IBC Totes, or Bulk Drums
Minimum Order (MOQ) 1 x 20ft FCL (Flexitank or Packed Container)

What Is Refined Palm Oil (RBD Palm Oil)?

Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized (RBD) Palm Oil is derived from the fractionation of crude palm oil, yielding liquid fractions (olein) and solid fractions (stearin). Through advanced multi-stage refining processes, natural impurities, free fatty acids, odor, and unwanted color pigments are completely removed, leaving a clear, golden-yellow vegetable oil characterized by high stability and a neutral flavor profile.

Widely trusted across global culinary and food manufacturing industries, RBD palm oil does not easily oxidize or develop off-flavors at high temperatures, making it the premier frying medium for snack foods, noodles, and commercial bakeries.

Key Commercial Grades: RBD Palm Olein vs. Palm Stearin

We supply tailored palm oil variants designed to meet exact commercial formulations:

  • RBD Palm Olein (CP8 / CP10): Liquid at ambient temperatures, highly resistant to oxidation, excellent for deep frying, cooking oil blending, and salad dressings.
  • RBD Palm Stearin: The higher-melting solid fraction utilized in margarine manufacturing, shortening production, soap making, and specialty confectionery fat bases.

Technical Specifications for Export-Grade RBD Palm Oil

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION LIMIT TEST METHOD / STANDARD
Appearance at 25°C Clear and Bright Liquid (Olein) Visual Inspection
Free Fatty Acid (FFA as Palmitic) 0.1% Max ISO 660 / AOCS Ca 5a-40
Moisture & Volatile Matter ≤ 0.1% Max ISO 662 / AOCS Ca 2c-25
Iodine Value (IV) 56 Min (Wijs method) ISO 3961 / AOCS Cd 1d-92
Slip Melting Point 24°C Max ISO 6321 / AOCS Cc 3-25
Peroxide Value ≤ 1.0 meq/kg Max ISO 3960 / AOCS Cd 8b-90
Colour (Lovibond 5.25″ Cell) 3.0 Red / 30 Max Yellow AOCS Cc 13b-45
Cholesterol & Additives 0% / Chemical Free (Pure Vegetable) Food Safety Certification

Export Documentation and Food Safety Compliance

Every bulk or containerized shipment of RBD palm oil complies with international food safety frameworks and regulatory export standards:

  • Official Phytosanitary and Health Certificates
  • Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming FFA, IV, and Peroxide values per batch
  • Certificate of Origin and Chamber of Commerce Authentication
  • Independent Pre-Shipment Inspection (SGS or Bureau Veritas tank/weight verification)
  • Clean On Board Bill of Lading (B/L), Commercial Invoice, and Packing List

Bulk Packaging Options and Ocean Shipping Transit Times

We offer flexible packaging configurations ranging from retail-ready jerrycans to industrial flexitanks and bulk ocean tankers loaded securely from principal export ports.

DESTINATION REGION PRIMARY DISCHARGE PORTS ESTIMATED OCEAN TRANSIT
Latin America & Caribbean Veracruz, Cartagena, San Juan, Kingston 12 – 20 Days
Europe & Mediterranean Rotterdam, Antwerp, Genoa, Valencia 16 – 26 Days
Middle East & North Africa Jebel Ali, Dammam, Alexandria, Casablanca 22 – 34 Days
Asia & Pacific Singapore, Port Klang, Shanghai, Yokohama 30 – 45 Days

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for RBD palm oil?

Our standard export MOQ is one 20-foot Full Container Load (FCL). This can be accommodated via a 20ft container equipped with a 21–22 metric ton Flexitank, or packaged in jerrycans and drums matching equivalent container payload capacities.

2. What is the difference between RBD Palm Olein and Crude Palm Oil?

Crude Palm Oil (CPO) is unrefined, containing impurities, high free fatty acids, and strong natural color/odor. RBD Palm Oil has undergone complete refining, bleaching, and deodorization, making it safe, stable, and ready for direct human consumption and industrial food processing.

3. What packaging options are available for industrial and retail buyers?

We offer versatile bulk and retail packaging including food-grade plastic jerrycans (20L, 25L), steel/plastic drums (190kg–200kg), IBC totes (1,000L), and high-capacity Flexitanks installed directly inside 20ft dry containers for liquid bulk shipping.

4. Is your RBD palm oil certified sustainable?

Yes. We work closely with certified processing mills supporting sustainable agricultural practices, with documentation and traceability frameworks aligned with international export requirements available upon request.

5. How do you ensure oil quality and prevent oxidation during transit?

Our oil is processed to maintain a low peroxide value (≤ 1.0 meq/kg) and is packed under nitrogen blankets or airtight hermetic sealing to block oxygen exposure, ensuring stellar stability across extended maritime voyages.

6. What international payment terms and Incoterms are accepted?

We execute trade contracts under Incoterms 2020 guidelines, supporting FOB port of loading or CIF/CFR terms to any recognized international port. Payment terms include 100% Irrevocable Confirmed Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) or T/T wire transfer.

7. Can we request pre-shipment laboratory samples?

Yes, representative laboratory sample kits can be dispatched via air courier to verified commercial buyers and food manufacturing facilities for physical and chemical analysis prior to order confirmation.

8. Do you provide third-party inspection reports prior to dispatch?

Yes. Buyers may mandate independent inspection surveyors like SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Cotecna to verify tank cleanliness, net weight, temperature, and chemical parameters (FFA, IV, PV) prior to container sealing or vessel departure.

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