corn oil refined processing line manufacturing in malawi

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • What is the process of industrialization of corn oil?
  • The process of industrialization of corn oil, in general, is divided into two main stages: the extraction of crude oil which also yields a corn oil cake coproduct and the subsequent refining of the crude oil.
  • How is corn oil refined?
  • The resulting crude oil is further refined with the consecutive steps of degumming, neutralization, bleaching, winterization, and deodorization and refined oils directly used or alternatively processed through hydrogenation, fractionation, and interesterification. Corn oil is slightly yellowish, with a mild and characteristic odor and taste.
  • What are the steps in chemical refining of corn oil?
  • In chemical refining, the crude or degummed corn oil is subjected to the steps of neutralization, clarification, winterization, and deodorization, for the removal of FFA, pigments, waxes, and odoriferous compounds, respectively.
  • What is refined corn oil used for?
  • Refined corn oil is used for frying, salad oils, and as raw material in various lipid modification processes to obtain technical fats. In this way, it shows prominence among vegetable oils, due to its excellent sensorial and nutritional characteristics and good performance in diverse food applications (O'Brien, 2008).
  • Why is corn oil a regenerative product?
  • Corn oil is widely recognized by the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries due to its regenerative properties resulting from its high unsaponifiable content. In addition, its high content of linoleic acid enhances restructuration and reinforcement of the skin barrier, maintaining the levels of hydration of the epidermis (Moreau, 2005).
  • What are the quality control parameters associated with crude oil for refining?
  • The main quality control parameters associated to the crude oil for refining are the free fatty acid and phospholipid contents.