Plant Oils

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Basics

Processing

  • Depends on the end goal
  • A Flowchart is in order but basically
    • If intended for use as food, AND preserving the unique flavor of the feedstock (ie Extra Virgin Olive Oil etc) little processing short of removing particulates etc is done
    • If a neutral tasting “cooking oil” is desired (Such as Canola Oil or Soybean Oil etc) Oil Deoderization and Bleaching may be done
    • For applications as a Fuel, Feedstock, or Lubricant (Such as Castor Bean Oil ) more intensive processing may be done
  • PPO can also be turned into a heavier oil or wax via Hydrogenation
    • This can be for food such as Shortening/Margarine (where care to fully saturate the fats and not produce Trans Fats is needed) or simply to make a heavier fuel or solid wax (Such as Soy Wax etc)
    • The Catalyst used for this needs to be removed via filtration afterwards

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