To prepare sunflower seeds for oil removal, they are first cleaned to remove impurities that might affect the sunflower oil production process. This is done by screening and using magnets to remove metallic substances.
How is sunflower oil processed?
Sunflower oil processing involves several steps that determine the equipment and machinery for a sunflower oil processing plant. For small-scale sunflower oil processing lines, the equipment may be relatively simple and easy to operate. However, the investment cost for a small-scale oil factory is low, but the profits are considerable.
What is sunflower oil extraction machine?
In the sunflower oil extraction process, the machine is used to dissolve the oil from the oil cake using hexane and other solvents and maximize the output. The dissolved oil is then distilled to recover the oil, which is collected at the end of the process.
Are there different types of sunflower oil seeds?
Several varieties of sunflower oil seeds have been developed by standard plant breeding methods, mainly to vary the amounts of oleic acid and linoleic acid which, respectively, are the predominant monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is a rich source of vitamin E (tables).