• How much does rapeseed oil contribute to global oil production?
  • Rapeseed oil contributes 20% in overall oil production worldwide . Rapeseed oil has been used by people for thousands of years for various purposes, for example, animal feed, food, as well as in industry. Rapeseed oil is also used for biofuel production.
  • What is rapeseed used for?
  • Now, rapeseed is the second largest crop after soybean and the third largest vegetable oil crop after soybean oil and palm oil . So, rapeseed and rapeseed oil have a wide range of uses in industrial and chemical fields and for use in animal and human consumption . 6.1. Heat energy production
  • Can rapeseed oil be used for biofuel production?
  • Rapeseed oil is also used for biofuel production. Biofuel is an excellent alternative to fossil fuels that cause various environmental concerns. Many methods have been developed to overcome flaws in biofuel production from rapeseed oil . Until now, it is the major crop used for biodiesel and biofuel production.
  • Where is rapeseed produced?
  • Crops with yellow flowers are known as rapeseed ( B. napus) in European countries and are called canola in the United States. They are produced in various countries including Europe, Canada, China, India, Russia, Turkey, and northern areas of Pakistan . Rapeseed oil contributes 20% in overall oil production worldwide .
  • What is rapeseed oil refining process?
  • Towards this, the crude rapeseed oil needs refining treatments to remove undesirable ingredients and produce higher quality oils [ 5 ¨C 7 ]. Traditional rapeseed oil refining processes generally involve four successive operations: neutralization, degumming, bleaching and deodorization.
  • Which country produces rapeseed oil?
  • China is a leading producer of rapeseed among all countries. Rapeseed oil has various industrial, environmental, and indirect food usages. Oil produced from rapeseed is the best alternative to diesel fuel. It also has considerable industrial uses including surfactant, heat, and oleochemical production as well as lubricant use.