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  • oil plants coconut oil extraction plants in pakistan
How is coconut oil extracted?

Traditionally, the harvested coconuts were allowed to dry naturally and then coconut oil was extracted by using dried coconut meat. This is also known as the dry processing of coconut oil extraction. Banzon ( 1990a) detailed oil extraction by using dried coconut (copra). The dried copra is the source of coconut oil.

What is the extraction process of coconut milk & oil?

The extraction process of coconut milk (wet process; Fig. 13.3) and oil (dry process; Fig. 13.3) generates solid by-products, particularly the remaining solid residue or meal, which is a rich source of protein, minerals, and fiber ( Table 13.2 ).

How to increase the yield of coconut oil extracted?

Based on the research con-ducted by Wong in year 2010, a combination of microwave and centrifugation can be used to increase the yield of coconut oil extracted. At a microwave power of 720 W and a centrifugation speed of 12,000 rpm and a centrifu-gation time of 105 min, the yield of coconut oil extracted is at 46.88%.

Is coconut a productive plant?

Coconut is a highly productive plant; the cultivation, crop maintenance, harvesting, and conversion into various products account for a significant economic contribution and provide social and income stability to the workforce involved. Commercial production of coconut is concentrated mostly in Asia and the Pacific region.