In Pakistan after cotton, rapeseed-mustard is the second most important source of oil in Pakistan. It is cultivated over an area of 307,000 hectares with annual production of 233,000 tonnes and contribute about 17% to the domestic production of edible oil. Rapeseed and mustard seed is a rich source of oil and protein.
What is rapeseed oil production process?
The production of rapeseed oil is the most important in the oil industry; by utilizing the seeds a company or a person is able to get well refined oil that has to go certain steps in order to suit the market. The process involves extraction of oil from the seeds. Rapeseed oil production process is the third in production of vegetables oils.
Is rapeseed oil free?
Rapeseed and Mustard are important species grown as oilseeds in Pakistan. These species are rich source of oil and contains 40-46% oil. In addition, its meal has 38-40% protein. Rapeseed and Mustard varieties having less than 2% Erucic acid in oil and less than 30 Umole/g glucosinolate in oil free meal are called canola varieties or hybrids.
Is rapeseed a good source of oil?
It is cultivated over an area of 307,000 hectares with annual production of 233,000 tonnes and contribute about 17% to the domestic production of edible oil. Rapeseed and mustard seed is a rich source of oil and protein. The seed has oil as high as 46-48 percent, Whole seed meal has 43.6 percent protein.