J Food Sci Technol. 2019 Jun; 56 (6): 3109–3116. Refinement is usually used to remove undesired components to improve coconut oil quality. In the present study, crude coconut oil (CCO) was refined in four stages: conventional degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization.
Does the refinement process affect the quality of coconut oil?
The influence of the refinement process on the quality of refined, bleached, and deodorized coconut oil (RBDCO) has rarely been investigated. Moura and Jose revealed that unsaponifiable matter and total sterol content decreased during coconut oil refinement (Moura Fé 1971 ).
What is refined coconut oil?
Refined coconut oil is the processed coconut oil that does not contain any impurities. It is more precisely called RBD coconut oil. RBD stands for refined, bleached, and deodorized. Therefore, refined coconut oil has a neutral scent and flavor. The smoke point of refined coconut oil is higher than that of unrefined coconut oil.
What is a coconut oil centrifuge used for?
The oil centrifuge is used to separate liquid and solid mixtures with different densities, as coconut oil products, separate the mixture into water, oil and residue. Monitoring and adjustment of power, parameters setting and safety devices. Control the system clean the separation components automatically.