• What equipment is used for cold pressed avocado oil extraction?
  • Figur e 4. Equipment and process of the Alfa Laval system for cold-pressed avocado oil extraction. A) Av ocado washer and de-stoning and peeling machine (courtesy of Bertuzzi Food Processing). B) Disc crusher for avocado fibre and skin chopping to minimise emulsion risks. C) Extra-virgin oliv e oil-Line flash thermal conditioning system.
  • How does an industrial centrifuge make avocado oil?
  • The industrial centrifuge separates the avocado pulp into the fruit flesh, oil and water phases. Following this, the separator refines the oil phase and removes ultrafine impurities. This process is gentle to the product and is appropriate for producing the highest grade of avocado oil.
  • What is SIMEC guacamole & cold pressed avocado oil?
  • SIMEC focuses on the technology and equipment to produce guacamole and cold-pressed avocado oil. The avocado fruit is widely regarded as an important fruit for its nutritional values, as it is rich in vital nutrients for the human body. Guacamole and cold-pressed avocado oil have recently seen an increasing demand due to their beneficial effects on human health, particularly in terms of antioxidants.
  • What is cold pressed avocado oil?
  • These traditional processes yield a grade of oil that needs subsequent refining and is mainly used in the cosmetic industry. In the late 1990s, in New Zeland, a processing company with the collaboration of Alfa Laval began producing cold-pressed avocado oil (CPAO) to be sold as edible oil for salads and cooking.
  • How is avocado oil extracted?
  • Avocado oil like olive oil is extracted from the fruit pulp and in particular shares many principles of the extraction process with extra-vergin olive oil. We conducted a review of traditional and modern extraction methods with particular focus on extraction processes and technology for CPAO production.
  • Does Alfa Laval sell avocado oil?
  • Alfa Laval has partnered with avocado oil producers around the world to help them meet growing consumer demand for high-quality, edible virgin avocado oils. With industry-leading knowledge and technology, developed from decades of experience in cold-press avocado oil processing, we can supply complete lines to cover all of your needs.