The solid remnants, or pomace, are skillfully evacuated via a pump and a dedicated discharge pipe. The Avocado Oil plant is equipped with a Heating system with a double jacket and circulation pump to maintain consistent temperature inside the malaxing tanks.
How is avocado oil extracted?
Avocado oil like olive oil is extracted from the fruit pulp and in particular shares many principles of the extraction process with extra-vergin olive oil. We conducted a review of traditional and modern extraction methods with particular focus on extraction processes and technology for CPAO production.
What equipment does Alfa Laval use for cold pressed avocado oil extraction?
Equipment and process of the Alfa Laval system for cold-pressed avocado oil extraction. A) Av ocado washer and de-stoning and peeling machine (courtesy of Bertuzzi Food Processing). B) Disc crusher for avocado fibre and skin chopping to minimise emulsion risks. C) Extra-virgin oliv e oil-Line flash thermal conditioning system.
Can avocado oil be extracted cold?
However, the avocado oil’s cold extraction process shows a lower yield regarding oil extraction using solvents, besides using temperatures lower to 40 °C (Costagli and Betti 2015; Martínez-Padilla et al. 2018 ). On the other hand, the use of ultrasound-assisted cold extraction increased the yield and improved the oil quality.