'This could be the holy grail to replace palm oil' - research team believes

[Still Waters]

A Scottish research team believe they may have produced the "holy grail" alternative to palm oil.

It is estimated that almost half of all food and cosmetic products on supermarket shelves contain palm oil.

The huge demand has led to significant deforestation in areas where oil palm trees can grow near the equator.

Food experts at Queen Margaret University (QMU) in Edinburgh say their new 100% plant-based ingredient is 70% better for the environment.

And with 80% less saturated fat and 30% fewer calories, they are also hailing PALM-ALT as a significantly healthier option.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-66842496

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49 minutes ago, Still Waters said:

PALM-ALT

Linseed and rapeseed derivative... 

Best of luck to them... As they say in the old country... 

“a nod’s as guid as a wink tae a blind horse”

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[Abramelin]

4 hours ago, SHaYap said:

Linseed and rapeseed derivative... 

Best of luck to them... As they say in the old country... 

“a nod’s as guid as a wink tae a blind horse”

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You've tasted this alternative?

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5 hours ago, Abramelin said:

You've tasted this alternative?

I've used Linseed and rapeseed oil before, and canola oil. Might be suited for some type of cooking recipes, it just won't work for a lot else. 

Don't just believe me, ask anyone who cooks on a regular basis. 

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