commerical or groundnut oil production line in indonesia

   
commerical or groundnut oil production line in indonesia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • commerical or groundnut oil production line in indonesia
Which countries will see a growth in groundnut oil consumption?

This boost will be seen in all regions with most rapid growth in Asia. Per capita consumption will grow sharply in Asia, slowly in sub-Saharan Africa and will decline in Latin America. Utilization will continue to shift away from groundnut oil towards groundnut meal, especially confectionery products (Freeman et al., 1999).

Can groundnut oil be used in biodiesel production?

Groundnut haulms are in high demand for fodder, and the groundnut cake after the extraction of the oil is also mixed in animal feeds or organic fertilizers. More recently due to promotion of bioenergy production, use of groundnut oil in biodiesel production is also being evaluated.

How much oil does a groundnut kernel contain?

Groundnut kernels contain 47-53% oil and 25-36% protein. The crop is cultivated between 40oN to 40oS of the equator. Groundnut is a self po llinated crop whereby flowers are produced above ground and, after fertilization, pegs move towards the soil, and seed-containing pods are formed and developed underneath the soil.

Is groundnut a competitive crop in India?

Competition with other crops: In India groundnut is grown primarily as rain-dependent crop and usually competes with jowar, bajara, cotton and paddy. In spite of the higher cost of cultivation and several risks, including drought during the pod-fill phase, the farmers prefer groundnut.