grade aa refined sunflower oil refined sunflower in pakistan

   
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  • grade aa refined sunflower oil refined sunflower in pakistan
Can sunflower oil be refined?

An experimental oil refining unit has been developed and tested for refining of sunflower oil. Crude pressed sunflower oil obtained from a local oil mill was refined using chemical method by degumming, neutralization, bleaching and dewaxing. The quality and composition of crude and refined oil were compared.

What is the free fatty acid content of crude sunflower oil?

Free Fatty Acid content of crude sunflower oil was found to be reduced from 1.1 to 0.24 (% Oleic acid) after neutralization. The residual FFA content of the refined oil was less than the maximum specified value of 0.25 % in the BIS standard for pressed refined sunflower oil.

What is a sunflower oil refining unit?

An experimental oil refining unit has been developed for minimal refining of sunflower oil. The unit consists of (i) one open mild steel tank with conical bottom for degumming/neutralization, (ii) one closed oval tank for vacuum drying/bleaching and (iii) one filter for filtration of oil.

Why is refined sunflower oil popular in India?

Refined sunflower oil has found wide acceptance because of its high polyunsaturated fatty acid content, bland flavour, good storage stability and low viscosity (Semwal et al. 1996 ). Refined sunflower oil has emerged as one of the most popular cooking oil in India.