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palm butter |
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palm butter [′päm ‚bəd·ər] (materials) A reddish-yellow edible fatty oil expressed from putrid or fermented fruit pulp of the African oil palm (Elaesis guineensis); soluble in alcohol, ether, carbon disulfide, and chloroform; main components are palmitic acid, stearic acid, and glycerides of palmitic and oleic acids; melts at 27-42°C; used to make soaps and candles, as a lubricant, a color for butter substitutes, and an emollient. Also known as palm grease; palm oil. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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