Analytical & Quality Development

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 unit is responsible to ensure the quality and safety of palm oil products which help to create a safer global food supply chain. Advancements in technologies and analytical methods to ensure the quality of palm oil have allowed MPOB to meet international requirements and consumers’ expectations worldwide. Going forward, this unit will continue to play an essential role in MPOB’s efforts to enhance the quality and safety of our golden crop. 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 unit is responsible to ensure the quality and safety of palm oil products which help to create a safer global food supply chain. Advancements in technologies and analytical methods to ensure the quality of palm oil have allowed MPOB to meet international requirements and consumers’ expectations worldwide. Going forward, this unit will continue to play an essential role in MPOB’s efforts to enhance the quality and safety of our golden crop.

Our Facilities

Quality Laboratories	Chemical Contaminants Laboratories	Crystallization & Physical Laboratories
Quality and characteristic parameters of palm oil products: IV, PV, FFA, colour, DOBI etc. Trace metal analysis Mycotoxins analysis	Dioxin analysis 3-MCPD and related compounds analysis Pesticle residues and other chemical contaminants screening and quantification	Imaging analysis: Polarized light microscopy for palm oil crystallization research Crystallization: Focused-beam reflectance measurement for crystal size distribution studies Physical characteristics: DSC for thermal analysis; XRD for crystal polymorphism; Pulsed-NMR for solid fat content, Rheometer for rheological characteristics; Texture analyser for texture analysis.