The cold process is the most basic batch process. It is to gradually add to the fat content in
saponification vessel , the amount of soda lye just necessary to ensure complete saponification. The mixture is
kept under vigorous stirring for about two hours and the colors, flavors and additives generally added at this stage .
The crude soap is withdrawn from the mass of the mixture thickens, and poured as such in the cooling
molds in which the saponification process is continued for one to two days . Crude soap is then
removed from the mold , cut into pieces , and headed to the finish line. It is advisable to filter
the fat to prevent the formation of impurities and use of palm kernel oil to promote emulsification
and facilitate the saponification. The process requires a mastery of the saponification process.
The process is simple , cheap and little mechanized. The equipment investment is modest. This is why
it is particularly suitable for the manufacture of a semi handmade soap for customers with limited
purchasing power , for example in rural areas.
Cold saponification process is the model used by the SOPALTO in its production process soap ..
The soap is then stored directly in the plant in boxes that can hold 12 or 24 units. A company truck load to route
pieces soap boxes to wholesale customers who then sell them at retail markets .
The palm kernel oil is extracted from the seeds of the oil palm . These seeds have a size of
1 to 2 cm . The seeds are dried and then pressed . The residual oil is often extracted
using hexane. The properties of palm kernel oil are very similar to those of oil
palm . Its stability is similar to that of coconut oil .
Palm kernel oil is an edible vegetable oil produced from the kernels of the
oil palm seed, the Elaeis guineensis . Do not confuse this with the two
other type of edible oils from palm fruits : coconut oil (or
the copra) oil and palm oil extracted from the nuts of palm Elaeis guineensis
and having the appearance of a semi- fluid mass , thick, yellow-orange , of sweetish taste ,
odor reminiscent of violets.
The palm kernel oil, coconut oil ( copra) oil and palm oil are three of
the few highly saturated vegetable fats. The palm kernel oil, which is semisolid at
room temperature , is more saturated than the palm and is comparable to the oil
coconut. Like all vegetable oils, these three oils that are derived from fruits
palm does not contain cholesterol (found in animal fats not
refined ) , although saturated fat intake increases both types of cholesterol,
LDL is bad for health and HDL is good .
The palm kernel oil is commonly used in the commercial kitchen because it is
less expensive than other oils and is stable at high cooking temperatures .
The oil can also be stored longer than other types of vegetable oils .
The palm kernel oil contains no cholesterol or trans fat. The palm kernel oil
is composed of fatty acids , esterified with glycerol , like any fat. It is rich in acids
saturated fat, about 80%. The oil palm gives its name to palmitic acid,
saturated fatty acid 16 carbons present in the palm kernel oil, palm oil and oil
coconut.
SOPALTO since 2012 began diversifying its activities. Indeed , the company has a soap factory unit
(Fali Soap) and essential oil . In parallel, we are working on the developments of new products and
household well-being such as detergents , brooms fiber , palm braiding.
Palm Oilcakes and palm kernel are co-products from the manufacture of oils
trituration. They are mostly valued in animal feed worldwide .
These cakes are also used as raw materials in heavy industries said
( Automotive, rail , etc.)
