In the past few years, mechanical oil processing plants have been slowly but steadily increasing their average processing threshold. Just five years ago, the idea of a 500 ton-per-day (TPD) mechanical plant would have sounded crazy, but today, it’s not uncommon to see processors pursuing larger-scale plants to stay competitive. While large-scale processing plants have…
Meeting the Demand for High Oleic Sunflower Oil
Sunflower is the fourth most important source of edible vegetable oil globally and contributes up to 12% of edible oil production. Within the market, the standard variant of sunflower oil is considered mid oleic. A small share is linoleic sunflower oil. A newer variant with altered properties is referred to as high oleic sunflower oil.…
Deactivating Toxic Gossypol in Cottonseed Meal
When properly prepared, cottonseed can provide a high-energy, low-cost protein supplement in animal feed. Despite its many benefits as a source of fat and protein, cottonseed also comes with challenges. A natural toxin called gossypol in cottonseed meal can be harmful and even lethal to some animals, which could prevent livestock producers from using it…
Overcoming Oil Processing Challenges with Stabilized Rice Bran
Rice is a significant food source for almost half of the global population. While the processing of the grain to produce the edible brown, white, or polished rice is generally uncomplicated, the processing of the bran – or the outer layer of the brown rice where most of the fat and nutrients are stored –…
Extrusion Technology Crucial for the Plant Protein Market
Good news for oilseed processors: the plant protein market is heading towards an all-time high. A new research study by The Insight Partners projects that plant protein is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2019-2027 to reach a value of 28 million USD by 2027. Processors have the potential for high profits…
Using Heat to Reduce Trypsin Inhibitors and Urease
When prepared correctly, plants are a nutritional and low-cost source of protein for animal feed. The soybean is especially valuable as a food source because of its high protein content and favorable amino acid profile. However, soy also contains several enzymes that can negatively impact nutrition and potentially harm animals and humans. Cooking and drying…
Oil Oxidation: How To Measure It And Why It Matters
Oil oxidation, also known as rancidity, is a challenge that all processors in the edible oil industry must face. There is no avoiding oxidation – oil is always in a state of oxidation, and the process cannot be stopped completely. However, oxidation can be limited with certain steps. What is oil oxidation? Oxidation is an…
Boost Your Oil Yield: Why the Recycle Loop Matters
There are a few situations that can rapidly diminish profits at an expeller press processing plant. Along with the most common downfalls like unnecessary downtime and inadequate seed preparation, leaving oil in the meal has about the same result as, well, lighting your wallet on fire. To maximize profits, processors should aim to reduce the…
Maximize Your Expeller-Pressed Oil Process with Overflow
To be effective when processing with an expeller, operators must monitor and adjust several variables. A new batch of material or a different seed type will inevitably respond differently than the last. Everything from the storage of the raw seeds, upstream preparation, and wear on machine parts can impact the expeller-pressed oil process results and…