multiple function sunflower oil processing plant in cape town

   
multiple function sunflower oil processing plant in cape town
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • multiple function sunflower oil processing plant in cape town
  • 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.
  • How much sunflower seed is produced in South Africa?
  • For the period between 2011 and 2020, an average of about 760.6 thousand tons sunflower seed were produced per annum while the gross value was approximated at 3.6 billion Rand per annum. The gross value of sunflower seed produced in South Africa has been relatively volatile for the past ten years.
  • 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 is sunflower oil extracted?
  • A volatile hydrocarbon like hexane is used as a solvent to extract the oil. CLEANING THE SEEDS: The harvested sunflower oil seeds are passed over magnets to subtraction any metal traces, and other impurities are getting rid of by cleaning sieve and destoners. Then the outer covering (hulls) of the seeds are removed to get pure seeds. DE-HULLING: