How does edible oil refining reduce production costs?
In edible oil refining, the continuous effort to reduce overall production costs is mainly achieved by increasing plant capacities, installation of mono feedstock plants, and increasing the degree of automation. Over the years, more energy-efficient processes and technologies, resulting in a higher refined oil yield, have gradually been introduced.
Why is refining important?
In general, refining is a necessary process to ensure the quality of edible oils. It is very important to remove unnecessary components while retaining the important components of the oils. However, the refining process may cause oxidation of the oils and produce unfavourable degradation products, which may affect the quality of the oils.
Why is oil refining important?
Unsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, and other antioxidant components in the oil are the major concerns in the oil refining process to preserve the nutritional quality of the oil. Changes of the bioactive compounds need to be monitored during the refining process of edible oil to minimize the loss of bioactive compounds.
Can edible oil-based nanomaterials be used in industrial applications?
Before realizing the industrial application of vegetable oils, the abovementioned problems need to be solved in a timely and effective manner. In addition, the preparation of edible oil-based nanomaterials and their synergy with other active ingredients are a focus of future research.
