soaking temp in oil extraction of coconut oil in malawi

   
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  • soaking temp in oil extraction of coconut oil in malawi
What is coconut oil extraction method?

The wet milling process, also known as cold pressing, is another prominent Coconut Oil Extraction Method. Unlike solvent extraction, this method protects the nutritional integrity of the oil as it involves minimal heat, consequently preserving sensitive molecules like antioxidants and vitamins present in the oil.

How to extract coconut oil?

Dry Extraction: The extraction of coconut oil by dry extraction is conducted by drying the kernels of the coconut fruit using controlled heat and then pressing them to obtain the oil . Another way is to heat coconut milk at temper 100 °C- 120 °C for 60 minutes until all the water contained in the coconut milk has evaporated.

How is coconut oil obtained?

Coconut oil can be obtained through the extraction of coconut fruit, either wet or dry extraction. The extraction method affects the quality of coconut oil. The quality is determined by its stability to oxidation, hydrolysis, and polymerization, which can change the color, flavor, and nutrients in coconut oil .

What is the difference between dry and wet extraction of coconut oil?

The results of the comparison of dry and wet extraction to the yield of coconut oil produced are as follows: in a study conducted by Mansor et al., using shredded coconut flesh and drying using an oven at 35°C for 48 hours followed by pressing it produced the maximum oil yield was 88.35 ± 5.96% compared to the wet extraction method.