Soybean oil is important due to its wide acceptability and high unsaturation and non-sticky nature, making it the number one oil in the world in the edible oil industry. The oil is extracted from soya beans, which contain only about 18% to 20%. It is necessary to refine the oil before using it for human consumption through the solvent extraction plant route.
What is a soybean oil refinery plant?
A Soybean Oil Refinery Plant is a facility manufactured and exported by GOYUM GROUP based on energy-efficient, environment-friendly, and economical technology. This plant is based in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
What is the production of soya bean oil in the world?
Soya bean oil occupies the first position in terms of quantity produced in the world, with a contribution of 30%. This is ahead of Palm oil, which has a 25% share in the world’s total production.
How is soya bean oil refined?
The first step in soya bean oil refining involves removing phosphatides. This process takes place in two steps. In the first step, the mixture is heated to 65 to 70°C and allowed to react. The gums are then separated using centrifuges. The heavy phase contains the gums, while the light phase is the de gummed oil.