The solvent extraction of soybean oil has become the most popular extraction method used across the globe. With a distinct advantage over traditional mechanical pressing, solvent extraction yields higher oil recovery and greater efficiency, leaving less than 1% residual oil in the meal.
What is an oil expeller press?
French custom designs, manufactures and supports oilseed preparation equipment and screw presses, sometimes referred to as oil expeller presses. These oil extraction machines gather vegetable oil from oil-bearing seeds and nuts for food and industrial uses, including biodiesel and other fuels.
What is the Anderson Lion expeller oil press?
The Anderson Lion Expeller Oil press is designed to continue Anderson’s long-standing tradition of providing the industry with the most durable and efficient mechanical screw presses on the market.
How is soybean oil extracted?
Yet, some operators overlook a critical step in their soybean oil extraction process to save significant time and energy. In solvent extraction, flaked soybeans are washed with hot solvent, typically hexane, to separate the solids from the fats. Multiple washes dissolve the oil and carry it away.