Refined · Bleached · Deodorized
Bulk RBD Palm Oil
Bulk RBD palm oil, refined, bleached and deodorized into a light yellow, odorless, neutral fat that is semi-solid at room temperature. Ideal for baking, margarine, shortening and food manufacturing, supplied from 1L bottles to 20,000L flexitanks.
- Grade
- Refined, bleached, deodorized
- Melting point
- 33–39 °C / 91–102 °F
- Flavor
- Neutral, odorless
- Refined in
- USA
Request a quote for RBD Palm Oil
1. Choose a grade
2. Choose a pack size
Minimum 1,000 L (≈264 gal) per quote — mix any oils and pack sizes. Nothing to pay now: we reply by email with a quotation showing the price, shipping terms and estimated arrival date.
A neutral, semi-solid fat for baking and food manufacturing
Bulk RBD palm oil is palm oil that has been refined, bleached and deodorized. Refining removes the red color, natural odor, free fatty acids and impurities of crude palm oil, leaving a light yellow, odorless, neutral-tasting fat that is semi-solid at room temperature. That natural semi-solid texture is exactly what bakers and food manufacturers need, and it is why RBD palm oil is one of the most widely used fats in the food industry.
Our RBD palm oil is refined and packed in the United States from crude palm oil milled near the plantations, and supplied from 1-liter bottles to 20,000-liter flexitanks.
RBD palm oil, red palm oil and palm olein compared
| Red palm oil | RBD palm oil | RBD palm olein | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processing | Unrefined: milled, clarified and filtered | Refined, bleached and deodorized | RBD palm oil, fractionated |
| Color | Deep orange-red | Light yellow | Clear golden yellow |
| Flavor and aroma | Rich, distinctive | Bland, odorless | Bland, odorless |
| At room temperature | Semi-solid | Semi-solid | Liquid |
| Carotenes (provitamin A) | Naturally rich | Removed by refining | Removed by refining |
| Main uses | Traditional cooking, soups, stews, sauces | Shortening, margarine, baking, industrial frying | Everyday cooking and deep frying |
Why food manufacturers use RBD palm oil
- Naturally semi-solid. With a melting point of about 33–39 °C (91–102 °F), it gives structure, flakiness and mouthfeel in baked goods, spreads and fillings without hydrogenation.
- A replacement for partially hydrogenated oils. After the US FDA determined in 2015 that partially hydrogenated oils are no longer generally recognized as safe, palm oil became one of the leading replacements in shortenings and baked goods, because it delivers similar texture without added trans fat.
- Neutral taste and aroma. Deodorizing leaves no flavor of its own, so it suits sweet and savory products alike.
- Heat and oxidation stability. Low in polyunsaturated fat, it resists rancidity, which helps the shelf life of finished products, and its smoke point is about 230 °C (450 °F).
Working with a semi-solid oil
Because RBD palm oil sets at room temperature, it is handled differently from liquid oils. Bottles and jerrycans may arrive solid in cool weather, and drums, IBC totes and flexitanks need to be warmed until the oil is fully liquid before pumping. If you need a liquid oil that pours at room temperature, choose RBD palm olein, the liquid fraction of palm oil.
How bulk RBD palm oil is priced
RBD palm oil prices follow palm harvests and global vegetable oil markets. We price each order on grade, pack size, total volume and destination, and drums, IBC totes and flexitanks cost less per liter than bottles. The minimum is 1,000 liters per quote, and you can combine RBD palm oil with any of our other oils.
Technical data
RBD Palm Oil grades and specifications
Available grades
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| RBD palm oil | Semi-solid, neutral fat with a slip melting point of 33–39 °C. For baking, margarine and shortening. |
| RBD palm stearin | The solid fraction of palm oil, slip melting point 44 °C min. For shortening, margarine and hard-stock blends. |
Each grade is priced separately. The specifications below are for RBD palm oil; specifications for other grades are supplied with your quote.
Quality specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow; semi-solid at room temperature, clear when melted |
| Odor and taste | Bland, neutral, free of foreign odors |
| Color (Lovibond, 5¼ in. cell) | 3.0 red max. |
| Free fatty acids (as palmitic acid) | 0.10% max. |
| Peroxide value (at packing) | 1.0 meq O₂/kg max. |
| Moisture and impurities | 0.10% max. |
| Slip melting point | 33–39 °C |
| Iodine value (Wijs) | 50–55 |
| Saponification value | 190–209 mg KOH/g |
| Relative density (50 °C) | 0.891–0.899 |
| Refractive index (50 °C) | 1.454–1.456 |
| Trans fatty acids | 1.0% max. of total fatty acids |
| Smoke point | About 230 °C / 450 °F |
| Shelf life (unopened) | Up to 18 months; 12 months for IBC and flexitank deliveries |
Typical specification for our RBD palm oil, in line with standard trading specifications for refined palm oil. Identity values (iodine value, saponification value, density, refractive index) follow the Codex Alimentarius standard for palm oil. Values for each lot are confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis supplied with your order.
Fatty acid profile
| Fatty acid | % of total fatty acids |
|---|---|
| Lauric acid (C12:0) | 0.5 max. |
| Myristic acid (C14:0) | 0.5–2.0 |
| Palmitic acid (C16:0) | 39.3–47.5 |
| Stearic acid (C18:0) | 3.5–6.0 |
| Oleic acid (C18:1) | 36.0–44.0 |
| Linoleic acid (C18:2) | 9.0–12.0 |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) | 0.5 max. |
Ranges for palm oil from the Codex Alimentarius Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CXS 210-1999). The fatty acid profile is the same as red palm oil; refining changes color, flavor and minor components, not the fatty acids.
Source: Codex Alimentarius Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (FAO)
Applications
What RBD palm oil is used for
Bakeries
Pastry, cookies, crackers, cakes and laminated dough, where a semi-solid fat gives structure and flakiness.
Learn more about BakeriesMargarine and shortening
A base fat for margarine, spreads and bakery shortenings without hydrogenation.
Learn more about Margarine and shorteningSnack production
Industrial frying of instant noodles, crackers and snacks, valued for its oxidation stability.
Learn more about Snack productionConfectionery
Fillings, coatings and non-dairy creamers where a neutral, stable fat is needed.
Learn more about ConfectioneryFood manufacturing
Ready meals, soups, sauces and seasonings that need a stable, neutral fat.
Learn more about Food manufacturingDistributors
Drums, IBC totes and flexitanks for supplying bakeries and food plants.
Learn more about DistributorsPackaging
RBD Palm Oil pack sizes
Combine RBD palm oil with any other oils on the same quote. Drums, IBC totes and flexitanks suit bakeries and food plants; bottles suit markets where palm oil is used as a cooking fat.
| Pack size | US gallons | Ordered as | Liters per order unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1L Bottles | 0.26 gal | Case of 12 × 1L | 12 L |
| 5L Bottles | 1.3 gal | Case of 4 × 5L | 20 L |
| 10L Containers | 2.6 gal | Case of 2 × 10L | 20 L |
| 20L Jerrycans | 5.3 gal | Per jerrycan | 20 L |
| 200L Drums | 52.8 gal | Per drum | 200 L |
| 1,000L IBC Totes | 264 gal | Per IBC tote | 1,000 L |
| 20,000L Flexitanks | 5,283 gal | Per flexitank (20ft container) | 20,000 L |
Sourcing
From palm plantations to refined oil
Palm fruit has to be milled soon after harvest, so crude palm oil is produced at mills near the plantations in palm-growing regions, including Malaysia and Nigeria.
We refine, bleach, deodorize, test and pack it in the United States. Each batch is checked against specification, including free fatty acids, color and melting point, before filling.
Processing
How we make RBD palm oil
Milling at origin
Fresh palm fruit is sterilized and pressed near the plantation, producing crude palm oil.
Degumming
Gums and phospholipids are removed.
Bleaching
The oil is filtered through bleaching earth, removing color pigments, including carotenes, and trace metals.
Deodorizing
Steam distillation under vacuum strips out free fatty acids, odor and flavor compounds.
Testing
Each batch is tested for free fatty acids, color, moisture and melting point.
Packing
The oil is filled warm into bottles, jerrycans, drums, IBC totes or flexitanks.
Storage & handling
Keeping RBD palm oil fresh
Temperature
Store in a cool, dry place. RBD palm oil is semi-solid below about 33–39 °C (91–102 °F); this is normal.
Melting for use
Warm gently until fully liquid, ideally keeping the oil no more than about 10–15 °C above its melting point. Avoid prolonged or repeated overheating, which shortens shelf life.
Bulk discharge
IBC totes and flexitanks need warming before pumping. Ask about heating options for cold destinations in your quote request.
Shelf life
Up to 18 months unopened in original packaging; use IBC and flexitank deliveries within 12 months, first-in, first-out.
Buying wholesale
Wholesale RBD palm oil supplier: how ordering works
Wholesale Cooking Oil LLC supplies RBD palm oil in bulk direct to food businesses in the United States and worldwide. Every lot is tested and packed at our US facilities and shipped with its Certificate of Analysis. Here is what to expect when you buy RBD palm oil wholesale from us.
Grades
RBD palm oil, RBD palm stearin. Each grade is quoted separately.
Pack sizes
1L Bottles, 5L Bottles, 10L Containers, 20L Jerrycans, 200L Drums, 1,000L IBC Totes, 20,000L Flexitanks. Mix any sizes and oils on one quote.
Minimum order
1,000 L (≈264 gal) per quote, across any combination of oils and pack sizes.
Your quotation
Free and emailed to you, valid for 7 days, showing the price, any freight and other charges, the route and an estimated arrival date.
Payment
100% in advance in US dollars, by bank transfer or cryptocurrency, against the pro forma invoice in your quotation.
Dispatch and delivery
Dispatched within 24–48 hours of payment clearing. By truck across the US (usually 1–5 business days), Canada and Mexico, or by sea from five US seaports worldwide.
Documents
A Certificate of Analysis for each lot, plus the commercial invoice, packing list and transport document. Specification sheets on request.
Who we supply
Restaurants, hotels, caterers, bakeries, food manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers.
FAQ
RBD Palm Oil questions
What is the minimum order?
1,000 liters (about 264 US gallons) per quote, across any combination of oils and pack sizes. For example, one 1,000L IBC tote, five 200L drums, or 50 cases of 4 × 5L bottles.
What does RBD mean?
RBD stands for refined, bleached and deodorized: the three refining stages that remove free fatty acids, color and odor from crude palm oil.
What is the difference between RBD palm oil and palm olein?
RBD palm oil is semi-solid at room temperature. Palm olein is its liquid fraction, separated by cooling and filtering. Use RBD palm oil for baking, margarine and shortening, and palm olein for cooking and frying.
What is the difference between RBD palm oil and red palm oil?
Red palm oil is unrefined and keeps its orange-red color, flavor and carotenes. RBD palm oil is refined into a light yellow, neutral fat.
Is RBD palm oil trans-fat free?
It is not hydrogenated, so it contains no added trans fat. Like all deodorized oils it may contain trace amounts formed during refining; our specification limits trans fatty acids to 1.0% max.
Why is RBD palm oil solid in the container?
It melts at about 33–39 °C (91–102 °F), so it is semi-solid at normal room temperature. Warm it gently until liquid before pumping or measuring.
Is your palm oil RSPO certified?
Tell us in your quote request if you need RSPO-certified or other sustainably certified palm products, and we will confirm availability and certification for your order.
How is the price set?
Palm oil prices move with palm harvests and global vegetable oil markets, so each quote is based on grade, pack size, total volume and delivery destination. Your quotation shows the price, any freight and other charges, the shipping terms and route, and an estimated arrival date.
Compare
Related oils
Palm Olein
Bulk RBD palm olein, the liquid fraction of palm oil and one of the world’s most widely used frying oils.…
View palm olein
Red Palm Oil
Bulk red palm oil, unrefined, with its natural deep orange-red color, rich flavor, carotenes and vitamin E. The traditional cooking…
View red palm oil
Palm Kernel Oil
Bulk palm kernel oil, a lauric fat with a sharp melt, in RBD, olein and stearin grades for confectionery coatings,…
View palm kernel oil
Coconut Oil
Bulk coconut oil in RBD, virgin and fractionated MCT-rich grades. A lauric oil with a sharp melt for baking, confectionery,…
View coconut oil
Cottonseed Oil
Bulk cottonseed oil, refined and winterized, with a mild, slightly nutty finish and excellent stability in the fryer. A classic…
View cottonseed oil
Blended Vegetable Oil
Bulk vegetable oil, a refined blend of soybean and canola oils with a clean taste, light color and dependable performance.…
View blended vegetable oil