• How are oilseeds prepared?
  • The traditional oilseed preparation process uses multiple machines to shear, flake, cook, and dry the oilseeds. Typically, this includes energy-draining equipment like steam batch cooking vessels and dryers. An alternative to traditional preparations involves using a high-shear dry extruder like the Anderson Dox? Extruder.
  • How is oil separated from oilseed?
  • The result of processing oilseeds is two end products: oil and the leftover solids, traditionally called meal. The two most common methods for separating the oil from the oilseed are chemical extraction and mechanical extraction. With chemical extraction, there is less oil loss, but plants incur higher investment costs while yielding a lower value product.
  • How are soybeans processed?
  • The most common methods for processing soybeans are solvent extraction and mechanical extraction with a screw press. Each process has its benefits. The mechanical process is often selected for its simplicity of operation, low CAPEX and OPEX for preparation and recovery, and versatility in processing other grains and complete feed.
  • Does dry extrusion produce full-energy soybeans?
  • Dry extrusion results in full-energy soybeans because all of the original fat is present. Full-energy soybeans have the advantage of being a good source of protein and a great source of metabolizable energy from the oil. Read more: Dry extrusion cuts costs and adds capacity for oilseed processors.