How to extract avocado oil for industrial production?
Two main methods are in use to extract avocado oil for industrial production. According to the first method, fruits are dried and pressed at high tem-perature, subsequently oil is extracted by means of organic solvents.
What equipment does Alfa Laval use for cold pressed avocado oil extraction?
Equipment and process of the Alfa Laval system for cold-pressed avocado oil extraction. A) Av ocado washer and de-stoning and peeling machine ( courtesy of Bertuzzi Food Processing). B) Disc crusher for avocado fibre and skin chopping to minimise emulsion risks. C) Extra-virgin oliv e oil-Line flash thermal conditioning system.
Does Alfa Laval sell avocado oil?
Alfa Laval has partnered with avocado oil producers around the world to help them meet growing consumer demand for high-quality, edible virgin avocado oils. With industry-leading knowledge and technology, developed from decades of experience in cold-press avocado oil processing, we can supply complete lines to cover all of your needs.
What is cold pressed avocado oil?
These traditional processes yield a grade of oil that needs subsequent refining and is mainly used in the cosmetic industry. In the late 1990s, in New Zeland, a processing company with the collaboration of Alfa Laval began producing cold-pressed avocado oil (CPAO) to be sold as edible oil for salads and cooking.