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Palm cultivation is
mainly done in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. At present
Palm oil or Palmolein plays supplementary role with nutritional
and health impact.
It can meet the
essential fatty acid requirement of major segment of the
population. Several minor components of Ruchi Gold like
carotenoids and tocols can act as antioxidants with beneficial
effects.
It is rich in
vitamin A and contains antioxidant vitamin E, which plays a
potential role in inhibiting the cellular aging, athriscelorosis
and cancer. Palm oil triglycerides carry Linoleic acid, which
favours absorption and is readily available for body use.
Ruchi Gold is
prepared from fruits of palm that is why it is physically and
chemically
different and less saturated than other palm oils which are
derived from seeds and coconut oil which are highly saturated.
Ruchi Gold contains lauric acids and myristic acid which leads to
decrease plasma and LDL cholesterol.
It is protective of
HDL-cholesterol and produces liver LDL receptors which removes
harmful LDL cholesterol from blood. Experiments show that it
inhibits effects of induced breast cancer. |