• What is edible oil refining?
  • Edible oil refining is the process of converting raw vegetable oil into edible oil. Raw vegetable oils, whether obtained through pressing or solvent extraction, contain unwanted components such as free fatty acids, phospholipids, and others, which cause undesirable flavors, odors, and appearances.
  • What is edible oil processing?
  • The edible oil processing industry revolves around the production, processing and packaging of oils derived from vegetable sources, specifically seeds or nuts. These companies operate at various stages of the oil cycle, including cultivation, extraction, refining and distribution.
  • How does Alfa Laval refine crude oil into edible oil?
  • Refining crude oil into edible oil requires deep process knowledge¡ªfrom degumming, neutralization and dewaxing through to bleaching, deodorizing and GE and 3-MCPD mitigation. Edible oil producers worldwide rely on Alfa Laval know-how to remove impurities and volatile components and optimize refining processes.
  • Why is precision important in edible oil refining?
  • In the edible oil refining industry, precision is paramount. Just as a maestro has an orchestra of instruments, this process utilizes a suite of specialized machines, each playing its vital role to guarantee that the resulting oil is of premium quality.
  • What is the difference between PX & Vo range of Industrial centrifuges?
  • The PX range of industrial centrifuges is specially developed for processing of all types of vegetable oils and animal fats, lard, tallow and fish oil. For small, medium and large plant capacities. VO range of separators is developed for gentle and cost-efficient refining of all types of edible oil.
  • What is pressed oil & press cake?
  • The two products of this process are the raw pressed oil and the press cake, which is the compressed dry material of the seed. The raw oil is filtered before moving on to the final steps. The press cake, however, is flaked and broken down for additional oil extraction.