Palm Oil - Opinions?

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Carnivor0us
Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
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I'd like to start eating palm oil - the unrefined red kind - and was wanting to know if anyone has had it, what they thought about it, and how it tasted to them. Would it be something to cook eggs in? Thanks....
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  • javajunco
    javajunco Posts: 81
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?
  • javajunco
    javajunco Posts: 81
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    I don't think I've ever had it on it's own. I've been trying to get it out of my diet, but it's in almost everything!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 33,971 Member
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.

    I'm not here to justify my decision. I asked a question, and if you don't want to answer it, then that's fine. I've done my research and have found places that are ethically acceptable to me. I'm not going to respond to posts with this attitude anymore.

    Edit: Sourcing from West African operations. No f*cking orangutans there.
  • ostrichagain
    ostrichagain Posts: 271 Member
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    I've never had the unrefined red, I have used refined in the past. I have heard the unrefined oil has a really distinct flavor and odor. From what I understand, it's best with things that have a strong flavor of their own.

    Refined palm is pretty boring. Not a favorite.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
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    I've never had the unrefined red, I have used refined in the past. I have heard the unrefined oil has a really distinct flavor and odor. From what I understand, it's best with things that have a strong flavor of their own.

    Refined palm is pretty boring. Not a favorite.

    Thanks, good to know.
  • MrsSenecal
    MrsSenecal Posts: 312 Member
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.

    I'm not here to justify my decision. I asked a question, and if you don't want to answer it, then that's fine. I've done my research and have found places that are ethically acceptable to me. I'm not going to respond to posts with this attitude anymore.

    Edit: Sourcing from West African operations. No f*cking orangutans there.

    Lol! HIGH FIVE!
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
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    If you must use your palm. Oil can help.
  • dorthymcconnel
    dorthymcconnel Posts: 237 Member
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    I haven't used palm oil but a friend of mine uses it regularly. The only other oils she uses is coconut and olive oils. Try the oil and see if you like it. They have a shortening made with it as well. It's a lot healthier than canola or vegetable oils.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.

    I'm not here to justify my decision. I asked a question, and if you don't want to answer it, then that's fine. I've done my research and have found places that are ethically acceptable to me. I'm not going to respond to posts with this attitude anymore.

    Edit: Sourcing from West African operations. No f*cking orangutans there.

    Deforestation is less important than you are. Use as much palm oil as you want. You're excellent.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.

    I'm not here to justify my decision. I asked a question, and if you don't want to answer it, then that's fine. I've done my research and have found places that are ethically acceptable to me. I'm not going to respond to posts with this attitude anymore.

    Edit: Sourcing from West African operations. No f*cking orangutans there.

    Deforestation is less important than you are. Use as much palm oil as you want. You're excellent.

    LOL
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 33,971 Member
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.

    I'm not here to justify my decision. I asked a question, and if you don't want to answer it, then that's fine. I've done my research and have found places that are ethically acceptable to me. I'm not going to respond to posts with this attitude anymore.

    Edit: Sourcing from West African operations. No f*cking orangutans there.

    You know what? I was trying to get info out to the MFP Masses. You know how important they are to the Global Economy.

    Could you please site source for your alleged S.African produced Palm Oil? Because, I'm sure people here are socially conscious and want to do the right thing.

    Don't know why you are so combative.

    Orangs have been pushed out of their habitat and are endangered. Too bad you don't care about that.

    But, by all means, have a nice stir-fry

    baby-orangutan-600x403.jpg
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
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    I thought it was a bad oil. It's in everything and I've been trying to avoid it. I'm just curious to know why someone would choose to consume it. What are the benefits?
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.

    I'm not here to justify my decision. I asked a question, and if you don't want to answer it, then that's fine. I've done my research and have found places that are ethically acceptable to me. I'm not going to respond to posts with this attitude anymore.

    Edit: Sourcing from West African operations. No f*cking orangutans there.

    You know what? I was trying to get info out to the MFP Masses. You know how important they are to the Global Economy.

    Could you please site source for your alleged S.African produced Palm Oil? Because, I'm sure people here are socially conscious and want to do the right thing.

    Don't know why you are so combative.

    Orangs have been pushed out of their habitat and are endangered. Too bad you don't care about that.

    But, by all means, have a nice stir-fry

    baby-orangutan-600x403.jpg

    I DO care about that, that's why I'm getting my oil (maybe - haven't decided yet) from a continent that doesn't have orangutans as a native species.

    Thanks for telling me what I care and do not care about.

    Anyone with a bit of time can find a fair-trade and ethical source for this product. You know that.

    So, have you ever tried the stuff? What's it like?
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.

    I'm not here to justify my decision. I asked a question, and if you don't want to answer it, then that's fine. I've done my research and have found places that are ethically acceptable to me. I'm not going to respond to posts with this attitude anymore.

    Edit: Sourcing from West African operations. No f*cking orangutans there.

    You know what? I was trying to get info out to the MFP Masses. You know how important they are to the Global Economy.

    Could you please site source for your alleged S.African produced Palm Oil? Because, I'm sure people here are socially conscious and want to do the right thing.

    Don't know why you are so combative.

    Orangs have been pushed out of their habitat and are endangered. Too bad you don't care about that.

    But, by all means, have a nice stir-fry

    baby-orangutan-600x403.jpg

    applause.gif?w=460
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 33,971 Member
    Options
    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.

    I'm not here to justify my decision. I asked a question, and if you don't want to answer it, then that's fine. I've done my research and have found places that are ethically acceptable to me. I'm not going to respond to posts with this attitude anymore.

    Edit: Sourcing from West African operations. No f*cking orangutans there.

    You know what? I was trying to get info out to the MFP Masses. You know how important they are to the Global Economy.

    Could you please site source for your alleged S.African produced Palm Oil? Because, I'm sure people here are socially conscious and want to do the right thing.

    Don't know why you are so combative.

    Orangs have been pushed out of their habitat and are endangered. Too bad you don't care about that.

    But, by all means, have a nice stir-fry

    baby-orangutan-600x403.jpg

    I DO care about that, that's why I'm getting my oil (maybe - haven't decided yet) from a continent that doesn't have orangutans as a native species.

    Thanks for telling me what I care and do not care about.

    Anyone with a bit of time can find a fair-trade and ethical source for this product. You know that.

    So, have you ever tried the stuff? What's it like?

    You've had the stuff. Don't act all coy and innocent. Anyone in the U.S. has had Palm Oil.

    I looked. I didn't find a sustainable way to produce/sell Palm Oil in Africa.


    GIVE US a name, please - so we will know where to buy it.

    Don't keep deflecting. We are smarter than we look.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
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    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.

    I'm not here to justify my decision. I asked a question, and if you don't want to answer it, then that's fine. I've done my research and have found places that are ethically acceptable to me. I'm not going to respond to posts with this attitude anymore.

    Edit: Sourcing from West African operations. No f*cking orangutans there.

    You know what? I was trying to get info out to the MFP Masses. You know how important they are to the Global Economy.

    Could you please site source for your alleged S.African produced Palm Oil? Because, I'm sure people here are socially conscious and want to do the right thing.

    Don't know why you are so combative.

    Orangs have been pushed out of their habitat and are endangered. Too bad you don't care about that.

    But, by all means, have a nice stir-fry

    baby-orangutan-600x403.jpg

    applause.gif?w=460

    That good, huh?
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Options
    Please read this first!

    http://ran.org/sites/default/files/po_factsheet.pdf

    And this

    http://ran.org/tripa-expose

    Rainforest deforestation by palm oil producers is pushing orangutans to extinction.

    Yeah, I know about that. I'm sourcing from a place that doesn't do that. So, have you ever had any palm oil? What's it taste like?

    *cough* Really? Who is "responsibly" producing Palm Oil? I think it would be good for people to know from whom to buy it.

    I'm not here to justify my decision. I asked a question, and if you don't want to answer it, then that's fine. I've done my research and have found places that are ethically acceptable to me. I'm not going to respond to posts with this attitude anymore.

    Edit: Sourcing from West African operations. No f*cking orangutans there.

    You know what? I was trying to get info out to the MFP Masses. You know how important they are to the Global Economy.

    Could you please site source for your alleged S.African produced Palm Oil? Because, I'm sure people here are socially conscious and want to do the right thing.

    Don't know why you are so combative.

    Orangs have been pushed out of their habitat and are endangered. Too bad you don't care about that.

    But, by all means, have a nice stir-fry

    baby-orangutan-600x403.jpg

    I DO care about that, that's why I'm getting my oil (maybe - haven't decided yet) from a continent that doesn't have orangutans as a native species.

    Thanks for telling me what I care and do not care about.

    Anyone with a bit of time can find a fair-trade and ethical source for this product. You know that.

    So, have you ever tried the stuff? What's it like?

    You've had the stuff. Don't act all coy and innocent. Anyone in the U.S. has had Palm Oil.

    I looked. I didn't find a sustainable way to produce/sell Palm Oil in Africa.


    GIVE US a name, please - so we will know where to buy it.

    Don't keep deflecting. We are smarter than we look.

    You know what? I'm not going to because there is no such thing as sustainable palm oil in your mind. That's fine.
  • sooz
    sooz Posts: 15 Member
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    I know nothing about red palm oil, but I've been using coconut oil and I love it. Also supposed to be a healthy fat and tolerates high temperatures in cooking better than olive oil. Also no worries about it going rancid like olive oil.

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