It is critical to avoid the presence of cracks in order to get reasonable residual oil content in the meal. In a modern and efficient extraction plant (Fig. 9), a residual oil content ¡Ü?0.5% for soybean meal is expected.
How is crude oil produced in a soybean crushing plant?
The crude oil is usually water degummed in the crushing plant which generates an additional flow, consisting of gums (or lecithin). Table 1 presents the main quality parameters (optimal contents) of the major products from soybean crushing.
Why did Indonesia block palm oil exports from April 28?
Indonesia, the world’s top producer and exporter of palm oil, blocked exports from April 28 to tackle rising domestic prices. The move looks set to fuel already surging food inflation elsewhere.
Why did soybean oil prices rise over the weekend?
(AFP/Juan Mabromata) Soybean oil prices soared to a record high over the weekend as Indonesia’s decision to effectively ban exports of palm oil heightened concerns about already depleted global supplies of alternative vegetable oil s.