Almost every part of the coconut has a productive use. Coconut oil is used in cooking, as a moisturizer, for massage, and in numerous other applications in the kitchen and beyond-such as a natural lubricant, a remedy, a wood polish, and as a raw material for green fuels like biodiesel. Coconut milk is a staple […]
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When you’re in the market for a soybean oil machine, understanding the various factors that influence pricing is crucial to making a well-informed decision. Whether you’re starting a new soybean oil production business or upgrading your existing equipment, the soybean oil machine price is a key consideration. In this article, we’ll break down the elements
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Cottonseed oil. Not generally found on supermarket shelves and often considered a by-product of the cotton fibre production process, cottonseed oil is a less-known and often undervalued plant-based oil. Nevertheless, it is incredibly healthy, useful and versatile. As its diverse uses become more commonly known, the market for cottonseed oil is only expanding. There is
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Rice is one of the most widely consumed cereal crops globally. It is so popular because it is a great source of carbohydrates, minerals like calcium and iron, and vitamins like vitamin E, thiamine, folate and pantothenic acid. Across many countries, especially in Asia and Africa, rice is a part of people’s culture, their culinary
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Sources suggest that sesame is one of the oldest oilseed crops known to humanity, and its cultivation may date back 3,000 to 5,000 years. Even today, sesame oil remains widely used around the world. In this article, we’ll explore the qualities that make this oil so popular, the evolution of the sesame oil production process,
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Cocoa butter: An indispensable raw material in food, pharma, and cosmetic industries Cocoa butter. An essential ingredient in the manufacturing of not only chocolates but also other food items like cakes and ice cream, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The ingredient that lends that delicate chocolatey aroma and taste to the desserts we love, but can also
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The soybean story Native to China, soybean or soyabean was introduced into the Indian subcontinent as far back as 1,000 AD. In the early 1960s, a major initiative to grow the oilseed was undertaken to make up a shortfall of pulses and strengthen food security in India. By the 1970s, soybean cultivation had gathered momentum
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Human beings have used seeds for oil for as long as human civilization has been around. As far back as 2,000 BC, rapeseed and sesame have been mentioned in writings from the Indian subcontinent. Even earlier, in 3,000 BC, sunflower was reported to be around in what is today Arizona and New Mexico. What are
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Introduction The off-white or ivory-coloured fat, shea butter, is obtained from the nuts of the shea tree and occurs in solid form at room temperature. Even in tropical heat, its texture is likely to be something like a creamy paste. The processes ordinarily employed in how shea butter is made yield a white, odourless, and
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Introduction In recent decades, many organisations have had a single-minded focus on improving efficiency. Eliminating redundancies has been one of the primary ways to achieve this; think layoffs, factory closures, and reliance on few suppliers for cost savings. This hyperfocus on maximising productivity in the short term, however, has come at the expense of flexibility,
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