Canola seed is a high oil content oilseed, which can reach about 39%-48%. The main producing countries is China, Canada, India, European community and so on. Thus lots of people are interested in setting up canola oil processing factory. Every customer has their own requirements for building a canola oil processing factory.
How is Canadian canola processed?
A small proportion of Canadian canola is processed without solvent extraction and in some cases also without the use of heat. In this process, canola seed is pressed a second time to extract oil without using solvents. Up to that point, the preconditioning process may be the same as for traditional processing.
How is canola seed processed?
The process for turning canola seed into oil and meal is similar to how other oilseeds are processed. Seed is preconditioned and pressed to separate the oil from the solids. Further refining and processing create finished canola products, ready for the market or further processing. Most Canadian companies use the same method to process canola seed.
How is canola oil extracted?
The oil is extracted through mechanical means only. Seed is pressed slowly to limit friction and avoid elevating temperatures. Canola oil produced by these methods has a stronger colour, taste and odour and similar to the expeller press, the meal contains a high oil content.
