Food & Feed Technology Unit

Introduction Research Group Food and Feed Technology Unit (FFT) consists of of two research groups namely Food Technology Group (FTG) and Feed Research Group (FRG). FFT emphasizes on the versatility and functionality of palm oil as the premium oil through the development of novel and innovative products.This unit carries out research in key areas such … Read more

Nutrition

Introduction Research Group The main role of the nutrition unit is to provide new scientific evidence on palm oil nutrition and keeping abreast with the latest development in science, health and nutrition. The unit focuses on providing scientific evidence for the nutritional properties of both palm oil as well as phytonutrients found in the oil. … Read more

Analytical & Quality Development

Introduction Research Group Analytical and Quality Development Unit provides the latest analytical techniques and methods validation on key quality parameters for palm oil products. In addition, the unit is also responsible for setting up the maximum residues limit for potential contaminants in oil palm industry. With the emergence of new food safety challenges and issues, this … Read more

Oleo Product Development Unit

Introduction Research Group Services Offered Mission To conduct R&D for the development of sustainable consumer products utilising palm-based ingredients with the aim to increase their value. Objectives To conduct R&D and develop new or niche sustainable consumer products utilizing innovative palm-based ingredients. Strategic Research Areas  1. Utilization of basic oleochemicals, oleo derivatives and palm bioactives … Read more

Process Engineering & Design

Introduction Research Group Mission Developing feasible technology for scale up and value addition strategy. Objectives Assist in up-scaling economically and technically feasible for oleochemical downstream processes.  Strategic Research Areas 1. Bio-lubricant      i. Drilling mud     ii. Corrosion inhibitor     iii. Modelling framework for bio-lubricant formulation     iv. Grease     v. Lubricant base 2. … Read more

Quality & Environmental Assessment (QEA)

Introduction Research Group Services Offered Mission  To develop, asses and validate methods for quality control of palm oil and oleochemicals, and evaluate the environmental performance of palm-based products to meet the industry needs and satisfy commercialization requirements, especially for new products developed by MPOB and industry. Objectives ♦  To conduct R&D and develop new analytical … Read more

Synthesis Product Development Unit

Introduction Research Group Mission To conduct research & development of sustainable oleochemical derivatives and its products with special reference to polymer, composite and specialty chemicals through value addition strategy for oleochemical downstream industry. Objectives To conduct research & development activities for the innovation of high performance and sustainable oleochemical derivatives and its products driven by … Read more