soybean oil extraction and refining plant setup in zambia

   
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  • soybean oil extraction and refining plant setup in zambia
  • Is Zambia self-sufficient in soya beans production?
  • Zambia is largely self-sufficient in soya beans production. According to TBSP (2010), 85% of the supply of soya beans comes from commercial farmers, characterized by high use of inputs, use of irrigation and relatively high yields of over 2.9 tons per hectare and only 2% of soya beans supply in 2010 came from imports.
  • Why did the Zambian government move on soya beans?
  • This move has been taken because the government is aware that at least 48% of the Zambians rely on agriculture, especially to produce feedstuff for their livestock and for employment and also because the studies showed that the soya beans production contributed 4.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017 (ZASR, 2017).
  • How is soybean oil extracted?
  • The expanding process involves heating the cleaned soybeans to facilitate soybean oil extraction. This can be achieved through mechanical pressing or by using solvents like hexane. Mechanical pressing involves physically pressing the soybeans to release the oil, while solvent extraction is a more efficient method for large-scale production.
  • What is the preparatory section in the soybean oil manufacturing process?
  • First comes the preparatory section in the soybean oil manufacturing process. It marks the initial stage where raw soybeans are processed to make them ready for oil extraction. Upon arrival at an oil mill, seeds often contain various foreign materials acquired during harvesting or transportation.