In edible oil production, filtered oil and refined oil are two common concepts, differing significantly in production process, quality, and use. Understanding their differences can help consumers choose the right edible oil for them and also provide guidance for manufacturers. Firstly, the …
Are palm oil and palm kernel oil the same?
Are palm oil and palm kernel oil the same? Although they all come from palm trees, they are not exactly the same. The following compares their differences from the aspects of source, color, nutritional components and uses. (Palm oil processing plant) Source: Palm oil is extracted from t…
Difficulties in dewaxing process
Edible oil dewaxing is an important link in the process of oil refining. Its main purpose is to remove waxy components from oil, make products clearer and more transparent, and improve quality and taste. However, the dewaxing process is not easy, and there are many technical difficulties and chall…
Why is it necessary to pre-press the oilseeds before solvent extraction?
In solvent extraction, pre-pressing of oilseeds is a crucial pretreatment step, primarily aimed at improving extraction efficiency, optimizing the production process, and enhancing the quality of the final product. Here are some of the main reasons for pre-pressing oilseeds: First, pre-pres…
The reason why shelling is needed in sunflower oil processing?
Sunflower oil is one of the common edible oils in people’s daily life, and its processing involves many links, among which shelling is an important step. So, why shelling is needed in sunflower oil processing? The following is analyzed from several aspects. First of all, shelling can …
Energy efficiency in edible oil processing
In modern food industry, the processing of edible oil is an important link. However, the traditional processing methods of edible oil often consume high energy, which not only increases the production cost, but also imposes a certain burden on the environment. Therefore, improving the energy effic…
What is dewaxing in edible oil processing?
Dewaxing is an important process step in the processing of edible oil, which is mainly used to remove waxy components that may exist in oil. Waxes are fatty acid esters with high melting point, which are commonly found in vegetable oils, such as sunflower oil, corn oil and rice bran oil. Although …
What are the main pieces of equipment in a large-scale edible oil processing plant?
Edible oil is an indispensable food in daily life, and a large-scale edible oil processing plant require a series of specialized equipment to ensure production efficiency and product quality. The following are some of the main pieces of equipment typically included in a large-scale edible oil proc…
The reason for the large price difference between palm kernel oil and palm oil
Why is there such a large price difference between palm kernel oil and palm oil? This is a common question when people try to understand these two oils. Although both come from palm trees, their prices differ significantly due to differences in raw material sources, extraction processes, uses, and…
The reason why sunflower oil must be dewaxed?
Why must sunflower oil be dewaxed? This is a question many people may have when processing and consuming vegetable oils. Actually, this is closely related to the raw material characteristics and quality requirements of sunflower oil. Vegetable oils such as sunflower oil, corn oil, and rice …