• 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.
  • Which process is used for refining edible oils and fats?
  • Two processes have been developed for refining edible oils and fats. The decision as to which process is to be used depends on the type and quality of crude oil to be processed. sodium soaps are separated by means of separators. The neutral oils are subsequently bleached and deodorized.
  • 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.
  • 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 edible oil bleaching?
  • Deodorization of oil, stripping them of unwanted odour, flavour, colour and other unwanted volatile substances, as well as the formation of glycidyl esters (GEs) & trans-fatty acids (TFA) isomers. Solutions for optimal edible oil bleaching process, built on deep process knowledge and global services.
  • What is a neutralization system for edible oil?
  • Systems for neutralization of edible oil to remove free fatty acids and other impurities that impact edible oil quality, consistency, appearance, taste and shelf life.