Elaeis Elaeis Elaeis () is a genus of palms containing two species, called oil palms. They are used in commercial agriculture in the production of palm oil. The African oil palm "Elaeis guineensis" (the species name "guineensis" referring to its country of origin) is the principal source of palm oil. It is native to west and southwest Africa, occurring between Angola and Gambia. The American oil palm "Elaeis oleifera" () is native to tropical Central and South America, and is used locally for oil production. Mature palms are single-stemmed, and can grow well over tall. The leaves are pinnate, and reach
Impossible Foods were mixed with ground textured wheat and potato protein. The potato protein provided a firm exterior when the "meat" is seared. The coconut oil stayed solid until heated, when it melted in a similar manner to beef fat. In 2016 and 2017, Impossible Foods produced Impossible Burgers in relatively small quantities in Redwood City, California and at Rutgers, New Jersey and were not available in retail locations. Impossible Foods also worked on plant-based products that emulate chicken, pork, fish and dairy but initially decided to concentrate on the ground beef used in burgers. The restaurant Momofuku Nishi in New York,