Practical Guide to Vegetable Oil Processing

Vegetable oil processing is an essential part of the food industry. Current unit operations have been developed over many years by processors and equipment manufacturers, with the assistance of universities and federal laboratories. The 15-chapter book includes current information on the bleaching of green oils and coconut oil, quality requirements for frying oil applications, and more. Written for the non-chemist new to the industry, the book makes it simple to apply these important concepts for the edible oil industry. – Provides insights to the challenges of bleaching very green oils – Includes new deodorizer designs and performance measures – Offers insights on frying oil quality management – Simple and easy-to-read language. Practical Guide to Vegetable Oil Processing, Second Edition, includes an up-to-date summary of the basic principles of edible oil refining, processing, and deodorizing, serving as a hands-on training manual for chemists, engineers, and managers new to the industry. The 15-chapter book includes current information on the bleaching of green oils and coconut oil, quality requirements for frying oil applications, and more. Written for the non-chemist new to the industry, the book makes it simple to apply these important concepts for the edible oil industry. Provides insights to the challenges of bleaching very green oils Includes new deodorizer designs and performance measures Offers insights on frying oil quality management Simple and easy-to-read language