Castor oil production: Castor seeds generally contain 30 to 50% oil, so in order to extract as much oil as possible, mechanical pressing (also known as pre-pressing) with an oil expeller must usually be followed by solvent extraction. Castor seeds need to go through a number of preparation stages in order to produce castor oil […]

Bunch Reception & Threshing: Fresh fruit bunches are separated into loose fruit and bunches after being gathered from the field. Threshing of loose fruit or bunches is done to remove the fruit from the bunches. Sterilization: The fruit is treated with high-temperature wet heat to sterilize it. This step is crucial for the quality of […]

Rice bran oil, known for its nutritional benefits and versatile applications, is derived from the outer layer of rice grains. The extraction of this valuable oil requires a meticulous process to ensure maximum yield and quality. At Pemac Projects, we specialize in designing and providing advanced rice bran oil solvent extraction plants that efficiently handle […]

Edible oil refining is a crucial process in the production of high-quality vegetable oils. The primary goal is to remove impurities and unwanted components to ensure the oil is safe for consumption and possesses desirable sensory attributes. This blog delves into the various stages of the edible oil refining process, elucidating the importance of each […]

Hazelnut kernels are primarily composed of oil, making them a valuable source for extracting hazelnut oil. The oil content in hazelnut kernels varies, in the range of 50% to 70% .  Hazelnut oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid (omega-9), making it heart-healthy. It contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects cells from […]

One of the most significant oil seed plants in the world is canola. About 35–40% of canola seed oil is made up of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as vitamins E and K. Due to this and other nutrient properties canola oil is considered as the healthiest edible oil. Also, in comparison to […]

What is Shea Butter? Shea butter is a rich, creamy substance extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). It’s renowned for its emollient properties and is widely used in cosmetics, personal care products, and even food preparation in some cultures. The butter is rich in vitamins A, E, and F, and […]

Mustard (Brassica juncea) is a highly nutritious crop with abundant mineral content and high-quality edible oil. The cultivation of mustard seeds, which have an average oil content of 38.3 %, is widely popular for the edible oil production. Mustard oil, renowned for its nutritional value and fatty acid composition including oleic acid (C18:1), linoleic acid […]

Sunflower oil is one of the most commonly used cooking oils worldwide, renowned for its light flavor and versatility. However, there has been ongoing debate about its health implications. With concerns ranging from its fatty acid composition to its processing methods, many wonder: is sunflower oil really that bad for you? Firstly, let’s talk about […]

Solvent extraction technology is a chemical extraction method, using selected solvent – hexane to extract crude oil. It is currently recognized as the international advanced and excellent processing technology to recover oil from low oil content seed/cake (such as soybeans, rice bran etc.) But to Extract oil from Seeds by this methods, Preparation of seed […]