In the oilseed processing industry, every type of nut, seed, and bean comes with unique processing considerations and opportunities. Each seed requires special treatment to efficiently produce high-quality oil and nutritious meal, from cleaning and cracking to cooking and drying to crushing. So, before MIDIKA International could start offering toll processing services to help its…
The Keys to Pressing Virgin Coconut Oil
Virgin coconut oil has been called “the healthiest oil in the world” thanks to its unique fatty acid composition and abundance of nutrients. Unlike traditional coconut oil—which is extracted from dried coconut meat, or copra, and then refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD)—pure virgin oil is pressed directly from fresh coconut kernels, so it retains all…
How to Make a Cold Press Oil Machine a Worthwhile Investment
Among health food aficionados, one of the latest trends is cold-pressed oil. In keeping with the “back to basics” mindset that drives much of today’s healthy eating, cold pressed oil harkens back to the days when farm animals were used to turn giant stone wheels used to grind seeds, nuts, and fruits. The idea is…