food-grade parts sunflower oil processing plant in ivory coast

   
food-grade parts sunflower oil processing plant in ivory coast
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • food-grade parts sunflower oil processing plant in ivory coast
How is sunflower oil made?

Sunflower oil is made by pressing the seeds of the sunflower plant. This process extracts the oil from the seeds and then it is refined, bleached and deodorized in order to purify it. After this process, the oil is ready for consumption and can be used for cooking or as a supplement.

Are sunflowers oilseeds?

Sunflowers are considered oilseeds. Sunflowers are processed into cooking oil, meal and confectionary products. Distinct varieties are used for oil and for confectionary purposes. Meal is a byproduct of the oil is extraction process and is used primarily as an ingredient in livestock feed rations.

How are sunflower seeds extracted?

Once the seeds have been cleaned and dried, they are placed in a press machine where they are compressed to extract the oil. The pressing process produces a mixture of oil and crushed sunflower seeds, known as press cake.

Where is sunflower oil made?

The three main processers of sunflower oil are located in North Dakota (West Fargo and Enderlin) and in Lamar, Colorado. However, there are collection points in other states which can be found by contacting the National Sunflower Association or by visiting their website.