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From bean to balm: Understanding the cocoa butter production process

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That luscious, creamy texture that makes chocolate such a universally appreciated delicacy is lent to it by a hero ingredient: cocoa butter. Cocoa butter is a key ingredient in the manufacture of chocolate – its most well-known application. But this is just one of several purposes that cocoa butter production serves. Cocoa butter production serves […]

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How modern coconut oil manufacturing machines can boost your yield and efficiency

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Coconuts are incredibly versatile agricultural products, with diverse applications. Most people are familiar with coconut milk, used commonly in South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine. Coconut oil is also a fairly well-known product, with bottled refined coconut oil available in most parts of the world. What many people don’t know, however, is that coconut husk,

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The ultimate guide to the palm oil production process

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Over the past few decades, the global demand for vegetable oils has grown exponentially. From 2000-2001 to 2020-2021, the worldwide consumption of vegetable oils more than doubled from 87 million tonnes to 208 million tonnes. Vegetable oil production has kept up with this demand – by the end of 2024, it is estimated to reach

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Keeping up with industry innovations: How to choose the perfect oil extraction unit for your business

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Introduction Oil extraction isn’t a novelty and neither are oil extraction units. For as long as human civilization has been around, people have been using plant-based oils for culinary, health, and other purposes. Naturally, communities developed and discovered various technologies and equipment to extract oil for their needs. Over time, they also found ways to

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Preparing for oil extraction: The importance of an oil seed cleaning machine

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Introduction In the oil seed processing industry, care needs to be taken every step of the way – from harvest, storage and seed preparation to extraction, refining, and distribution – to ensure the quality of the final product. Be it extraction for edible oils or biofuels, mechanical oil presses and solvent extraction plants are at

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Your Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Oil Extraction Machine Manufacturers

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Introduction So, you have answers to our five questions to ask before setting up an edible oil refining business. And you’ve made a decision. You’re going to take the leap into the oils and fats processing industry. Where do you go from here? Before you get on the hunt for oil extraction machine manufacturers for

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Pre-conditioning and Cooking – Understanding the Process and Significance

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Procuring oil seeds of the best quality plays a vital role in oil extraction. After procurement, seeds go through various cleaning steps to ensure the best quality and highest oil output is derived. While there are different oil extraction methods, cleaning and prepping oilseeds, using best practices, the most appropriate extraction method and the right

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The importance of oilseed preparation in the extraction process

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Introduction Preparation is the first step in the process of extracting oil from oilseeds. Once harvested, oilseeds are stored for some time before transported to the extraction facility. Inorganic and organic impurities accumulated during harvesting, storing and transport must be removed before the extraction process can begin. These include contaminants like leaves and stems, shells,

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Why is an AMC important for your edible oil extraction or refinery plant?

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An AMC ensures that your plant receives regular and timely expert maintenance so it can run smoothly over a more extended period. Here’s what you should know about an AMC for your extraction or refinery plant and equipment.

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Build a business case for your next edible oil extraction or refinery upgrade or investment

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With any technology, machinery and equipment, wear and tear from continued usage and new advancements prompt the need for upgrades. Plant Engineers often ask us for information to help them deliver a compelling case to their management. We\’ve pooled together our learning\’s from the last eight decades and developed guideline you can use to build a case for upgrading your refinery or extraction plant equipment.

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