turnkey project of sunflower oil production line in johannesburg

   
turnkey project of sunflower oil production line in johannesburg
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • turnkey project of sunflower oil production line in johannesburg
  • Which type of sunflower seed is most important in the RSA?
  • In the RSA high-oil sunflower seed is by far the most important type produced. Sunflower seed is the most important source of plant oil for human consumption in the RSA. About 50% of the demand for plant oil is satisfied by locally produced sunflower seed.
  • When was sunflower grown in South Africa?
  • Sunflower is grown in South Africa since the beginning of the previous century (Department of Agriculture, 1957b). By 1947 the production reached 41 000 t and by 1951 it was 63 000 t. The production steadily increased to 254 081 t in 1982 and 591 469 t in 1991 (Oilseeds Board, 1992).
  • What is the main source of plant oil in the RSA?
  • Sunflower seed is the most important source of plant oil for human consumption in the RSA. About 50% of the demand for plant oil is satisfied by locally produced sunflower seed. The balance is made up of imports and other local plant oils such as canola, cotton seed and soya. Sunflower cake is an important by-product of the oil extraction process.
  • Which plant oil is used in the production of sunflower cake?
  • About 50% of the demand for plant oil is satisfied by locally produced sunflower seed. The balance is made up of imports and other local plant oils such as canola, cotton seed and soya. Sunflower cake is an important by-product of the oil extraction process. It is a source of protein used by animal feed manufacturers.