Moisture and sucrose transfer in fractionated palm kernel (PKO) based films immersed in liquid solutions

► We studied the effects of composition on moisture migration through fat films. ► Hydrophilic components decreased the diffusivity, but increased the permeability. ► Sucrose in the fat film increased diffusivity but decreased permeability. ► Sugar ester in aqueous phase increased permeability of fat films containing sucrose.