rape seeds sunflower seeds oil processing plant in south africa

   
rape seeds sunflower seeds oil processing plant in south africa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • rape seeds sunflower seeds oil processing plant in south africa
  • What are the uses of sunflower seeds in South Africa?
  • The seeds are used for oil, bird seed and human consumption. Sunflower oil is used in food preparation, for biofuel, cosmetics and skin care products. The meal and cake are used for animal feed. Production is suitable for many South African climatic conditions as the plants are drought tolerant.
  • How much sunflower seed oil is produced in South Africa?
  • Over the past three years South Africa produced around 300 000 tons of sunflower seed oil (SAGIS, 2011). According to a report on the Manufacturing of Oil and Animal Fat in South Africa by Who Owns Whom (Pty) Ltd the current processing capacity for sunflower seed is 1 442 000 ¨C 1 522 000 ton.
  • Are oilseed rape & sunflower seeds commercialised by BASF?
  • Winter and spring oilseed rape and sunflower seeds are commercialised by BASF across the EMEA region. Oilseeds in general are mainly used for oil production and protein rich residues are feedstuff ingredients. Both crops play an increasingly important role in society, both as an edible food product and for industrial uses.
  • Which companies crush sunflower seed in South Africa?
  • In South Africa, the main crushers of sunflower seed are Nola Industries, Epic and Epko. Pressing plants with relatively smaller crushing capacity in the country are Sealake Industries, Elangeni Oil & cake Mills and Capital Oil Mills.