Cottonseed could either be processed by the traditional crude method of crushing seed without Delinting in un-decorticated form or by scientific processing used for Cotton Seed Processing, which involves removal of De-linters, decortication, separation of hull, expelling, solvent extraction and refining of oil.
Is cottonseed oil available in South Africa?
Cottonseed oil has always been imported into South Africa for use by the food industries but is not widely available. It takes special equipment and expertise to process cottonseed. Hence it is a labour of love and passion for cotton that makes it possible for us to bring pure cottonseed oil to the South African consumers.
Where did cottonseed oil come from?
Cottonseed oil has been around the world for many years. It is, in fact, regarded as America¡¯s first oil in consumer packs. Many of the refining technologies in use today were essentially developed for cottonseed oil in the 18th and 19th century.
What happened to South Africa’s biggest refinery?
It was South Africa¡¯s biggest refinery, until it was temporarily closed in 2022 after floods damaged the plant. It never reopened. It was built in the midst of several communities with a population today of approximately 285,000. For decades, it was at loggerheads with these communities over pollution, including oil pipeline leaks.