But here in the tropics, another oil quietly plays a similar role: palm olein, the liquid fraction of palm oil. Between 1992 and 2017, nine controlled clinical trials across Malaysia, Australia, India, China, Denmark and Italy, compared palm olein with olive oil, canola oil, and groundnut oil. Price and practicalityIn Malaysia today, the price difference is striking:Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO): RM72.50/kgPure olive oil: RM70.95/kgPalm olein: RM6.90/kgEVOO is prized for its fruity, grassy, or nutty aroma, with a complex taste balancing bitter, peppery, and sometimes sweet notes. Pure olive oil, a blend of refined olive oil with 10% to 15% EVOO, has a milder flavour and is suitable for frying and baking. ConclusionSo, do you know where to find the olive oil of the tropics?
