Abstract:Indonesia has been accounted as one of the biggest palm oil producers in the world with annual production capacity reaching over 34 million tons. As a consequence, the amount of wastes resulting from this industry requires immense attention to be given. One of the wastes resulted is the Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD), which in previous researches has been proven to contain some beneficial bioactive compounds such as squalene. Squalene is known as one of the best natural emollients for pharmaceuticals and co… Show more
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