Palm oil is a form of edible vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Previously the second-most widely produced edible oil, after soybean oil, 28 million metric tons were produced worldwide in 2004. It may have now surpassed soybean oil as the most widely produced vegetable oil in the world.The palm fruit is the source of both palm oil (extracted from palm fruit) and palm kernel oil (extracted from the fruit seeds). Palm oil itself is reddish because it contains a high amount of beta-carotene. It is used as cooking oil, to make margarine and is a component of many processed foods. Boiling it for a few minutes destroys the carotenoids and the oil becomes colourless. Palm oil is one of the few vegetable oils relatively high in saturated fats (such as coconut oil) and thus semi-solid at room temperature.It is also an important component of many soaps, washing powders and personal care products, and has controversially found a new use as a feedstock for biofuel.

Africa is the forgotten culinary continent. Celtnet now presents the internet s largest collection of African recipes collected in one place. Find recipes here from every country and region on the continent of Africa. The page also seeks to aid Liberian refugees living in Dakar, Senegal.

Peanut sauce Peanut Sauce with Rice From the kitchen of Sue Farho Sue learned this recipe when we were living in Daloa, Côte d'Ivoire from 1993-1997. A Baoule woman taught Sue how to make this delicious meal. We enjoy it for lunch once a week. Type of recipe: African sauce Country: Côte d'Ivoire Number of people: 6 Minutes to prepare: 15 Minutes

Malva Pudding - South African Dessert Recipe

From December 26th to January 1st the African- American community in the USA will be celebrating the seven day holiday which originated in the first fruits celebrations in African cultures.

The National dish of South Africa, the Classic Babotie Recipe