newest food copra oil refinery plant in lesotho

   
newest food copra oil refinery plant in lesotho
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • newest food copra oil refinery plant in lesotho
What is copra used for?

Copra, after extraction of oil, leaves a residue which is palatable oil cake (or copra meal or mash). It is used in animal feeds, mainly for ruminants. It is used as fodder for horses, cattle, sheep and deer. Its high protein content (and oil content) is fattening for stock.

How pressed copra is filtered?

Milled, pressed copra is filtered through a filter press and the oil collected. As the quality of the quality of the oil approaches that required of vegetable oil, the principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) should be introduced.

What is copra oil?

But the most valuable byproduct of this multifunctional fruit is copra oil, which is pressed from dried coconut meat for many different applications. With a rich history dating back to the 5th century, coconuts have long been cultivated in tropical regions throughout the Pacific Islands, India, China, Africa, and South America.

What is a copra drying program?

The program involved a review of the supply chain from coconut handling through the cutting, drying, pressing and filtering of extracted oil. Of particular focus was the copra drying process which is commonly the source of discolouration in the oil and the stale or off flavours in the final product.