• 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.
  • 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.
  • Why should you use Alfa Laval foodec decanter centrifuges?
  • Alfa Laval Foodec decanter centrifuges are ideal for industries where delicate food and beverage products are processed ¨C and where easy cleaning is crucial. Seed oil processing – no matter what type of seed oil you process, Alfa Laval has refinery solutions to help you boost product quality and profitability.
  • 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.
  • How do you turn crude oil into edible oil?
  • Refining crude oil into edible oil requires deep process knowledge¡ªfrom degumming, neutralization and dewaxing to bleaching, deodorizing and GE and 3-MCPD mitigation. The Tampieri family has been producing grapeseed oil for more than 90 years. By using Alfa Laval products, their production becomes both efficient and sustainable.
  • What is Alfa Laval oil pretreatment?
  • With Alfa Laval oil pretreatment: special degumming, acid degumming, enzymatic degumming and water degumming, you can easily separate gums from edible oils, minimize product loss and maximize quality and yield.