Palm Kernel Oil — RSPO Certified, Sustainable & Ethically Sourced from Ghana
Sustainable Palm. Zero Guilt. RSPO Certified from Ghana.
Palm kernel oil is a versatile, deeply nourishing oil pressed from the kernels of oil palm fruit, sourced from RSPO-certified small-scale farmers in Ghana. Rich in lauric acid and myristic acid, it's a soap-making essential that also excels in skincare, haircare, and DIY formulations. This isn't industrial palm oil—it's sustainably produced by women farmers on reclaimed lands, protecting forests while empowering communities.
Quick Specs:
- Origin: Ghana, West Africa
- Processing: Traditional, community harvested
- Certification: RSPO Certified (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)
- Key Characteristics: Light brown color, rich caramel-nutty aroma, semi-solid at room temperature
- Purity: 100% pure, no additives or chemicals
- Shelf Life: 2+ years when stored properly
Perfect For:
- Soap making (creates hard, bubbly bars with excellent lather)
- DIY body butters and lotions
- Hair conditioning treatments
- Cooking and baking (high smoke point)
- Professional cosmetic formulations
- Pet nutrition supplements
Key Takeaways:
- RSPO certified—verified sustainable, no rainforest destruction
- High in lauric acid for excellent soap-making properties
- Supports small-scale women farmers in Ghana, not industrial plantations
- Rich in myristic acid—natural anti-inflammatory for muscle relief blends
👉 Order now and support sustainable palm farming that protects forests and empowers women.
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SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL
Check out this interview with Avaala Awonnea, General Manager of Benso Oil Palm Plantation, a key partner in Baraka’s Palm Oil Supply Chain. He discusses the company’s operation and commitment to social responsibility.
COMMUNITY HARVESTED PALM OILS
FROM OUR HANDS TO YOURS
Baraka’s palm oils support small-holder farmers in remote communities whose farms have been developed on degraded forest lands or reclaimed mining areas. This creates lots of positive impacts for the farmers and environment. For most women and families this is the mainstay of their economy.
ALL NATURAL
No chemicals, additives, animal testing, or harsh industrial processing. Just pure, natural palm oils.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Every time you purchase Baraka’s palm oils you have a direct impact on the women, families, and communities in northern Ghana. Not only does your order provide the dignity of income to hardworking women but helps support educational and economic projects in the community. Baraka has helped to set up a project to convert degraded forest lands to small-holder palm operations and provided training, support and resources to help local families take them over.
BENEFITS
Our palm kernel oil has lots of benefits:
- Very hydrating for the skin and helps to seal in moisture.
- Similar to coconut oil, it has a high percentage of lauric acid which adds a smooth texture to product formulations.
- Rich in antioxidants, like vitamin E, to protect the skin and reduce sign of ageing.
- High in myristic acid which is an anti-inflammatory and cooling agent.
- Softens skin and hair.
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