multifunctional peanut oil processing plant in egypt

   
multifunctional peanut oil processing plant in egypt
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • multifunctional peanut oil processing plant in egypt
How is peanut oil processed?

Only four plants process peanut oil in the United States. Peanut oil is processed by conventional caustic refining, adsorbent bleaching, and deodorization. The food uses of peanut oil and protein are reviewed in this article. Abstract This article reviews the production, processing, and food uses of peanut oil and protein.

Where does peanut oil come from?

Peanut (groundnut, earth nut) oil production worldwide was about 5.4 million metric tons (MMT) in 2012/2013 and has remained fairly static over the past decade ( USDA, FAS, 2014 ). Worldwide, peanut seed production amounts to about 37 MMT primarily from China, India, US, Nigeria, and Indonesia with the remainder 15% from 15 other countries.

How much does peanut oil cost?

In 2018, peanut oil sold for US$1470/MT in the United States and for US$1326 in Rotterdam. Peanut oil is recovered primarily by expeller pressing or in combination with hexane extraction. Only four plants process peanut oil in the United States. Peanut oil is processed by conventional caustic refining, adsorbent bleaching, and deodorization.

Should trait-modified peanut oil be commercialized?

Over the past several decades trait-modified peanut oils (high oleic acid) have been developed to enhance use in both food and industrial applications. The marked improvement in oxidative stability offered by high oleic peanuts and oil should stimulate commercialization.