How Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE) is Produced: From Palm Kernel to Animal Feed

Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE) is produced as a by-product from the palm oil industry. It plays an important role in the livestock sector as an affordable and sustainable animal feed. Here’s a simple breakdown of how it’s made.

1. Palm Kernel Receiving Station

Palm kernels from palm oil mills are received, sorted, and stored for further processing.

2. Pre-Cleaning System (Palm Shell Separation)

The pre-cleaning system removes foreign materials and separates palm shells from the kernels.

3. Clean Kernel (Shell Content < 4%)

Kernels are further cleaned until shell content is reduced to below 4%, ensuring better quality extraction later.

4. Mechanical Oil Extraction Process

Clean kernels are mechanically pressed to extract Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO).
The remaining solid becomes Premium Grade Palm Kernel Cake (PKC).

The Palm Kernel Cake (PKC), also known as Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE), is sent to the animal feed industry, especially for:

Cattle feed
Dairy farms
Livestock nutrition