Palmkernöl, or palm kernel oil, is a type of vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the oil palm tree. It is commonly used in cooking, baking, and food processing due to its high saturated fat content, which gives it a long shelf life. In addition to culinary uses, palm kernel oil is also found in various personal care products, such as soaps and cosmetics, because of its moisturizing properties. The production of this oil has raised environmental concerns, particularly regarding deforestation and habitat destruction in regions where oil palm plantations are established.