Rupturing the germ to release the oil inside requires a high-torque workhorse like the Anderson Duo Series Expeller®. Designed for difficult-to-process materials like corn germ, palm kernel, and grapeseed, the Duo’s unique dual-pressing action can reduce residual oils to 5-6% in a single pass.
What is a duo expeller?
in a single pass. The Duo Series Expeller is ideal for capacities of 10-30 tons per day on difficult-to-process specialty materials such as corn germ, coffee beans, sesame seed, and grapeseed. The unique dual-pressing design allows for the lowest possible residual oil levels in a single pass.
How do you get oil out of corn germs?
Unfortunately, this valuable oil is trapped inside the hard, abrasive corn germ, which can be tough to crack. Rupturing the germ to release the oil inside requires a high-torque workhorse like the Anderson Duo Series Expeller®.
How much oil does corn germ contain?
Here’s what you need to know about processing corn germ to capitalize on the commercial value of its oil. Whole corn kernels only contain a small amount of fat, around 5% by weight. But the germ that remains after the starch is removed through wet processing can contain up to 50% oil by weight.