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.
Who are edible oil refinery plants?
We are based in India and since 1990 we have been the Basic Designers, Manufacturers and Exporters of complete Edible Oil Refinery Plants to convert the crude oils into pure RBD oils. Crude Oils & Fats that are obtained after mechanical expelling or solvent extraction process contain several unwanted items in them.
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.
How to refine edible oil?
For refining the edible oil, there are basic processes in the refinery. Neutralization is the first process carried out in Neutralizer Equipments. Alkali reaction at 60°C under agitation removes the Free Fatty Acids (FFA). Generated soap stock by-product is allowed to settle for further collection into soap pans.