You can also use thermal energy using hydraulic oil press to break the cells of the seeds. This rapeseed oil production equipment is used to produce energy that helps in reducing viscosity in the seeds and adjusting the content of moisture in the seeds. Dehulling
Where is rapeseed oil made?
Most of the world’s rapeseed oil is produced in Canada and the EU. Top producers in the EU include France, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands. On a side note, rapeseed oil can also be known as canola oil. The UK also produces rapeseed oil and it’s really the only type of oil that you can buy from UK farmers.
When did rapeseed oil come out?
Rapeseed oil extracts were first put on the market in 1956?1957 as food products, but these suffered from several unacceptable characteristics. That form of rapeseed oil had a distinctive taste and a greenish colour due to the presence of chlorophyll and still contained a higher concentration of erucic acid.
Where does rapeseed come from?
In France and Denmark especially, the extraction of the oil is an important industry. The name for rapeseed comes from the Latin word rapum meaning turnip. Turnip, rutabaga (swede), cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and mustard are related to rapeseed. Rapeseed belongs to the genus Brassica.