The copra or grated coconut meat (coconut meat powder) is pressed by a coconut oil extraction machine to obtain the crude coconut oil. The edible coconut oil can be obtained by refining the coconut oil. To improve the oil extraction machine efficiency and reduce manual labor, a coconut oil expeller is an ideal solution.
What is coconut oil extraction method?
The wet milling process, also known as cold pressing, is another prominent Coconut Oil Extraction Method. Unlike solvent extraction, this method protects the nutritional integrity of the oil as it involves minimal heat, consequently preserving sensitive molecules like antioxidants and vitamins present in the oil.
What is solvent extraction in coconut oil production?
Solvent extraction, a relatively modern practice in coconut oil production, leverages organic solvents to separate the oil from raw coconuts. Particularly, hexane is popularly used due to its efficiency and high oil yielding capacity.
What is a coconut oil extraction expeller?
It is easy to operate and maintenance, which makes it the TOP choice for small scale oil making business workshops. The main structure of coconut oil extraction expeller is feeder, gear box, pressing cage and machine base.