Table 3.
Tocotrienol content of various palm-derived oil materials (adapted from Maarasyid et al. [15])
| Raw material | α-Tocotrienol (%) | γ-Tocotrienol (%) | δ-Tocotrienol (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude palm oil | 20–25 | 36–45 | 7–10 |
| Palm pressed fiber oil | 13–20 | 18–23 | 8–10 |
| Refined bleaching deodorized palm oil | 23–29 | 36–50 | 6–10 |
| Palm fatty acid distillate | 23–24 | 36–38 | 13–15 |
| Palm olein | 26–28 | 25–40 | 6–10 |
| Palm phytonutrient concentrate | 17–21 | 55–60 | 6–7 |
The remaining percentage is tocopherols