The palm oil refining industry has witnessed a commendable growth in recent decades and thus, has emerged as one of the vital manufacturing sectors in the world. Further, it has gradually become the most abundant traded vegetable oil in the world, owing to the growing demand.
What machinery is used to refine palm oil?
Hence, here is a table showing machinery used to refine palm oil: A neutralizer works to reduce the free fatty acid (FFA) content in crude palm oil (CPO), improving its quality for various applications. This is achieved through a chemical reaction with an alkaline solution.
Does palm oil need a refining process?
However, the crude palm oil that has been extracted contains unwanted impurities and requires a refining process to partially or eliminate them to produce edible oil. In the current scenario, palm oil is widely used in tropical countries in South East Asia, Africa, and parts of Brazil for cooking purposes.
Who makes red palm oil extraction equipment?
For the extraction of red palm oil, we build modular units, turn-key installations and individual machines. With over 35 years of experience in sub-Sahara Africa and Latin America, RENTEC is Europe’s first manufacturer of professional palm oil extraction equipment.