Refined sunflower oil has found wide acceptance because of its high polyunsaturated fatty acid content, bland flavour, good storage stability and low viscosity (Semwal et al. 1996). Refined sunflower oil has emerged as one of the most popular cooking oil in India. Sunflower seed produced a highly desirable polyunsaturated oil for human consumption.
Can sunflower oil be refined?
An experimental oil refining unit has been developed and tested for sunflower oil. Crude pressed sunflower oil obtained from a local oil mill was refined using chemical method by degumming, neutralization, bleaching and dewaxing. The quality and composition of crude and refined oil were analysed compared.
What is a sunflower oil refining unit?
An experimental oil refining unit has been developed for minimal refining of sunflower oil. The unit consists of (i) one open mild steel tank with conical bottom for degumming/neutralization, (ii) one closed oval tank for vacuum drying/bleaching and (iii) one filter for filtration of oil.
How much oil does Mali import?
Imports In 2021, Mali imported $6.86M in Petroleum Gas, becoming the 137th largest importer of Petroleum Gas in the world. At the same year, Petroleum Gas was the 102nd most imported product in Mali. Mali imports Petroleum Gas primarily from: Senegal ($5.51M), Greece ($1.33M), South Africa ($8.18k), France ($4.02k), and United Arab Emirates ($158).