sunflower seed oil pressing process in ethiopia

   
sunflower seed oil pressing process in ethiopia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • sunflower seed oil pressing process in ethiopia
What oilseeds are used in Ethiopia?

Nine oilseeds namely noug, gomenzer, linseed, soybean, sunflower, castor, sesame, ground nut and cotton are important in Ethiopia for edible oil consumption. During the last 60?years, 156 varieties with their production practices were registered. Sesame contributes significantly to the foreign currency earnings next to coffee.

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.

Is sunflower oil healthier than palm oil in Ethiopia?

Most Ethiopian consumers prefer sunflower, Niger seed, and soybean oils as healthier alternatives, and due to these changes in consumer preferences, consumption of sunflower oil has almost tripled over the last couple of years; palm oil has dropped considerably.

How to make sunflower oil?

When it comes to making sunflower oil, the two main methods are cold pressing and solvent extraction. Cold pressing is the more traditional method of extracting oil from the sunflower seeds, and involves pressing the seeds without any heat.