A Firm Vegetable Fat Built for Large-Scale Production Lines
Palm oil is a solid vegetable fat with a dense crystalline structure, which has made it one of the most in-demand raw materials across the global food, cosmetic and chemical industries. The 20 kg packaging is designed specifically for manufacturing plants and production lines that need a steady raw material supply rather than a one-time purchase. This item belongs to the Solid Oils and Butters Bulk Wholesale category, which brings together dense vegetable fats for manufacturers who work with large raw material volumes and require predictable quality from batch to batch.
The largest share of worldwide demand for palm oil comes from food production: confectionery fats, margarines, cocoa butter substitutes, fillings, glazes and deep-frying applications. Thanks to its high melting point and oxidative stability, this oil gives baked goods, chocolate products and snacks the right texture while extending shelf life. The second major use is industrial soap and detergent manufacturing, where palm oil builds bar hardness and stable lather. The third significant field is the cosmetic industry, where it functions as a structuring and emollient agent in creams, balms, lip sticks, solid deodorants and nourishing masks.
In formulations, palm oil is typically introduced during the fat-phase melting stage at 60-70 degrees, combined with other oils and waxes until a uniform mass is achieved. It pairs well with refined Karite Butter (Shea Butter), which softens the density of the structure and adds nourishing properties, as well as with unrefined Coconut Oil, which boosts foaming and lowers the melting point of the blend. In confectionery production, palm oil is often combined with Cocoa Mass to create glazes and chocolate compositions with the desired crystallization.
Dosage depends on the type of product: in solid cosmetic formulas, palm oil usually accounts for 15 to 40 percent of the fat phase, in soap manufacturing it can reach up to half of the recipe to achieve a firm bar with stable lather, while in food fats the proportion is set by the manufacturing specification and the required melting temperature of the finished product. The oil should be stored in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight, in tightly sealed containers, which keeps the raw material stable over long periods even when held in large production stocks.
For processors and plants operating on a conveyor-belt principle, logistics matter as much as the physical properties of the fat itself: a 20 kg batch allows purchasing to be planned months ahead, avoiding frequent small orders and quality fluctuations between deliveries. This is particularly important for facilities producing cosmetics, candles or food items in series, where the formulation must remain identical from batch to batch.
Industrial Solid Body Butter, 5 kg Batch
Palm Oil 1500 g
Refined Karite Butter 1400 g
Unrefined Coconut Oil 1300 g
Beeswax 700 g
Vitamin E 100 g
Melt the palm oil, karite butter and coconut oil together in a water bath at 65-70 degrees until fully combined, then add the beeswax and continue heating until it dissolves completely. Remove the mixture from the heat, let it cool to 45 degrees, stir in the vitamin E thoroughly, and pour into molds or tubes to set at room temperature.