How to ensure the quality and safety of edible plant oils?
In the entire production and industrial chain, including cultivation, harvesting, processing, and storage, it is necessary to layers of checks and set evaluation indicators to ensure the quality and safety of edible plant oils, which were challenged by the deteriorating environment.
Which edible oil plants are used for EPO production?
Additionally, many woody plants are also used for EPO production (Table 2). Oil-seed camellia, oil palm, olive, and coconut (Cocos nucifera) are the four well-known woody edible oil plants in the world, as they possess a high oil content.
Which plant can be used to produce edible oil?
Plant can be used to produce edible oil from their seeds, germs, and/or fruits. In the early human history, sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil and olive (Olea europaea) oil were commonly used as EPOs. With the development of agriculture, processing and inspection technologies, more and more plants have been developed for EPO production.
Which edible oil plant has the highest oil content?
Oil-seed camellia, oil palm, olive, and coconut (Cocos nucifera) are the four well-known woody edible oil plants in the world, as they possess a high oil content. Among bulk herbaceous edible oils, the unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) are the highest, approaching 80%, in peanut oil and rapeseed oil.