What are the benefits of groundnuts after oil extraction?
Excess or by-products of groundnut crop after oil extraction can be processed for production of highly nutritious foods like peanut butter and protein rich snacks which can be particularly helpful in addressing protein calorie malnutrition and iron deficiency problems in the country.
What is groundnut oil manufacturing process?
Groundnut oil manufacturing process is divided into two methods, the first is mechanical pressing and the second is solvent extraction. Mechanical pressing can extract 85% oil and the remaining oil is extracted by the solvent extraction method.
Are groundnut cultivars of Pakistan comparable to internationally grown peanuts?
It can be inferred from the study that local groundnut cultivars of Pakistan are comparable to internationally grown peanut varieties in terms of nutritional value. Groundnut production should be focused in the agricultural policy of Pakistan for achieving self-reliance in edible oil.
How to make peanut oil from groundnuts?
According to mechanical pressing technology, you can divide the peanut oil production process into three phases. These are peanuts preparation, pressing and crude oil refining. Step 1: Cleaning Step 2: Dehulling Step 3: Cooking Step 4: Pressing Step 5: Filtration After harvesting groundnut are received at processing facilities.