The art of pressing is essential in palm oil production, as it plays a pivotal role in separating the oil from the fruit pulp. This extracted oil is then further processed to yield the valuable crude palm oil that serves as the foundation for numerous applications.
What is the process of palm oil production?
In the palm oil production process, the mesocarp is processed to extract crude palm oil (CPO), which is the primary product derived from the oil palm fruit. So, after knowing the insights on palm fruits, let us delve into the further processes of palm oil production.
How is palm kernel oil extracted?
Further, the cleaned palm kernels are then crushed or pressed to release the oil contained within them. This crushing is typically done using mechanical presses. The result is a mixture of palm kernel oil and palm kernel cake (the residue left after oil extraction). The crushed palm kernels are further processed to extract palm kernel oil.
What is a palm oil pressing process?
The pressing process may comprise a series of presses to maximize oil extraction. Each press applies a fresh round of pressure, ensuring that every bit of oil is diligently extracted. It’s a meticulous operation that aims to optimize oil yield while maintaining the quality of the extracted crude palm oil.