Hybrid Crude Palm Oil in Brazilian Regions: Evaluation of Knowledge, Perceptions, and Consumption Potential.

ABSTRACT: The hybrid Elaeis oleifera × E. guineensis crude palm oil (HCPO), when compared to traditional crude palm oil (CPO), E. guineensis, presents higher levels of oleic acid, vitamin E, and carotenoids, and agronomic advantages for cultivation. This study aimed to analyze the perception, knowledge, and potential consumption of hybrid crude palm oil in different regions of Brazil. Data collected through an online questionnaire with 16 questions revealed that Brazilian consumers (n = 1065) had a limited understanding. Most responses (61.10%) did not accurately define this type of oil. The overall perception of the HCPO was predominantly neutral. Participants from the Southeast and Northeast regions had a more positive perception of the HCPO. The survey indicated that m

SUBMITTER: Alves ASB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12469376 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature