groundnut oil extraction and refining plant setup in sudan

   
groundnut oil extraction and refining plant setup in sudan
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • groundnut oil extraction and refining plant setup in sudan
  • Where are groundnuts grown in Sudan?
  • Two varieties of groundnut are grown in Sudan; one is grown in the western part of the county accounting to 60-70% of the total production whilst the other variety grows in Gazeria and East Sudan. The ¡®western¡¯ groundnut that is typically grown in Darfur is known to be of better quality possessing higher levels of protein and oil.
  • What is the extraction and characterization of crude and refined groundnut oil?
  • Extraction and characterization of crude and refined groundnut (Arachis hypogaea Linn) oil This study investigated the extraction and characterization of crude and refined groundnut oil. Oil was extracted by Soxhlet method using petroleum ether (60-80) for 8 hours. Refining of oil was done by chemical method.
  • How to extract groundnut oil?
  • The oil can be extracted by mechanical method and using solvent method. Mechanical method which is most common for groundnut extraction include three basic steps: groundnut pretreatment, screw pressing (expelling) and oil clarification (Bernardini, 1973) .
  • How much does a metric ton of groundnut cost in Sudan?
  • According to the Sudanese Federation of Industrial Chambers the decrease in groundnut production has resulted in a food gap which consequently resulted in sudden hike in prices: One metric ton of groundnut currently costs 13,500 SDG (USD 2,265) whilst at the beginning of the year it used to cost 4,100 SDG (USD 687).