Vol. 15 No. 1
A review on developments in oil extraction from oilseeds
Author(s): K. DHALI AND N. BASAK
Abstract: Oilseeds have formed the backbone of agricultural economies from time immemorial. They are mainly used for edible oil production. Oils are generally plant based lipophilic compounds. Lipids are triglycerides chemically being fatty acid esters of glycerol. Natural antioxidants need to be protected to enhance shelf life of lipids and beneficial effects on human health to enhance the nutritional quality of oil. Extraction of oil is the first step in the refining process. Oils and fats are extracted from their original source using a variety of different methods. Before the development of solvent extraction techniques, the oil extraction industry was based on mechanical methods such as hydraulic pressing and continuous screw pressing. Oil extraction methods ever reported have been discussed in detail here.
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