This chapter covers peanut oil processing technology. It starts by explaining the pretreatment technology and peanut pressing technology of high temperature and cold pressing peanut oil. It then discusses the peanut oil extraction technology, which includes leaching and separation technology.
Does Senegal export peanuts?
China alone imported more than 323,000 tons of peanuts from Senegal in 2020, equivalent to more than 90 per cent of Senegal’s total peanut exports. In light of these volumes, it is not surprising that the cultivation and export of peanuts offer considerable economic opportunities for farmers, traders, and the state.
Why is the peanut trade important in Senegal?
The peanut trade has always been an important economic activity in Senegal. As the main cash crop, peanut cultivation and trade occupy a large number of farmers around the groundnut basin. The crop also contributes considerably to the subsistence of a large share of the Senegalese population, especially in rural areas.
What is peanut oil extraction technology?
Peanut Oil Extraction Technology The leaching method, also named the extraction method, is a method that uses certain organic solvents that can dissolve fat to spray and immerse the oil-bearing materials so as to eventually separate the fat from the materials.