Have you ever wondered about the intricate process behind the production of soybean oil? In this article, we'll take you on a journey through the soybean oil production process and explore how the by - products are fully utilized. This not only showcases our company's strict attitude and professional capabilities in production but also reflects our commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.

The Soybean Oil Production Process

1. Preparation and Cleaning

At the beginning, the soybeans are carefully selected and cleaned. This step is like a security check at an airport, ensuring that only high - quality soybeans enter the production line. Our advanced cleaning equipment can remove impurities such as stones, dust, and broken beans. In fact, our cleaning process can achieve a purity of over 99%, guaranteeing the quality of the final product.

2. Crushing and Shelling

After cleaning, the soybeans are sent to the crushing and shelling machine. This is like a gentle massage for the soybeans, breaking them into smaller pieces and removing the outer shells. The shelling rate can reach up to 95%, which helps to improve the efficiency of subsequent processes.

3. Conditioning and Flaking

Next, the crushed soybeans are conditioned to adjust their moisture content and temperature. Then, they are rolled into flakes. This process is similar to making a thin pizza crust. The flakes have a larger surface area, which is beneficial for the extraction of oil. Our flaking machine can produce flakes with a uniform thickness, ensuring stable oil extraction efficiency.

4. Extraction

In the extraction stage, a special solvent is used to extract the oil from the soybean flakes. It's like a detective searching for hidden treasures. Our extraction technology can extract up to 98% of the oil from the soybeans, which is a remarkable achievement in the industry.

5. Desolventizing

After extraction, the solvent needs to be removed from the oil. Our desolventizing equipment can effectively remove the solvent, ensuring the safety and quality of the oil. The residual solvent content in our soybean oil is less than 10 ppm, far below the international standard.

6. Degumming, Neutralization, Bleaching, Deodorization, and Winterization

These are the refining steps to further purify the oil. Degumming removes phospholipids, neutralization removes free fatty acids, bleaching removes pigments, deodorization removes unpleasant odors, and winterization prevents the oil from solidifying in cold conditions. Through these comprehensive refining processes, our soybean oil has excellent clarity, flavor, and stability.

Utilization of By - products

During the production of soybean oil, we don't waste any resources. By - products such as soybean meal and lecithin are also fully utilized. Soybean meal is a high - quality protein source and is widely used in animal feed. Lecithin has various applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Our company's comprehensive utilization of by - products not only reduces waste but also creates additional value.

In conclusion, the production of soybean oil is a highly professional process. Our company strictly controls every step of the production process with advanced technology and equipment, ensuring the high quality of our soybean oil. We are committed to environmental protection and sustainable development, making the most of every resource.