The most common method of producing sunflower oil is known as cold pressing. This process involves pressing the sunflower seeds without the use of heat, thereby preserving the oils natural nutrients and antioxidants. Cold-pressed sunflower oil is considered to be the highest quality, as it retains all of its beneficial properties.
How is sunflower oil pressed?
Sunflower oil can be pressed using either cold-pressed or hot-pressed methods. Cold pressing sunflower oil involves oil extraction through physical mechanical means without heating, or at low temperatures (<40°C). This entire process occurs at a low temperature, resulting in a lower oil yield but preserving the authentic taste of the seeds.
How to make sunflower oil?
When it comes to making sunflower oil, the two main methods are cold pressing and solvent extraction. Cold pressing is the more traditional method of extracting oil from the sunflower seeds, and involves pressing the seeds without any heat.
What is a sunflower oil press machine?
This is a mechanical method (An oil press machine) used for extracting oil, suitable for both large-scale and small-scale production of sunflower oil. It can be used for the initial processing of sunflower seeds to extract oil and leave behind oil cake. Sunflower oil can be pressed using either cold-pressed or hot-pressed methods.
