Our organic RSPO Palm fruit Oil is extracted from the fruit of the palm tree oil, it has been refined, and deodorized. It is also sourced sustainably and has certification from Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil. It is also referred to as palm shortening due to additional processing steps the refined palm oil goes through. No chemical is used for refining process and naturally solid at room temperature. Palm fruit oil is naturally high in lauric acid in saturated fatty acids and is widely used in cooking. Type: Organic, Refined, RPSO-IP (Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil – Identity Preserved). RSPO-IP certification is one a certification level offered by the RSPO and carries the highest level of sustainable guarantee with traceability of each lot of palm oil back to the field of origin. Odor, Color and Taste: White to off-white colored material with a bland to nonexistent odor and taste Origin: Ecuador Botanical Name: Elaeis guineensis