Should you buy crude degummed soybean oil for refining?
Buyers of crude degummed soybean oil for refining soybean oil should consider the compositional differences between oil derived from soybeans of different origins. The oil composition can significantly impact the refining process in terms of refined oil yields and refining costs.
Does crude degummed soybean oil have a compositional advantage?
U.S. crude degummed soybean oil has a compositional advantage compared to other origins. Crude degummed soybean oil composition impacts both refining yield and refining costs, resulting in significant economic implications to a soybean oil refiner.
What is fully refined soybean oil?
Fully refined soybean oil is produced from fair average quality crude soybean oil that has been solvent-extracted (unless otherwise arranged between buyer and seller). Refining removes essentially all free fatty acids and non-oil substances. Deodorizing removes any rancid, beany, painty, sour or other objectionable odours.
What is degummed soybean oil?
Degummed soybean oil is provided on individual request, or by agreements on the trader¡¯s end. Crude degummed oil is mainly used for livestock feed or industrial uses, but some refinement could enhance the properties fair enough for human consumption as well.
