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Make more from your crops – Processing of oil seeds – Part 20: Margarine – Sunflower oil fat spread
By Theresa Siebert, Petrus Britz, Pr Eng and Agrelek Sunflower fat spread or margarine is prepared from sunflower oil. The spread is a water-in-fat emulsion which closely resembles butter. It is firm in a refrigerator and melts rapidly in the mouth. It is made from a non-dairy fat and[...]
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Processing of oil seeds - Part 19: Refinement, hydrogenation, winterisation and packaging of sunflower oil By Theresa Siebert, Petrus Britz, Pr Eng and Agrelek The refinement of sunflower oil is a very complex process that must be carefully continued up to the end before a clear and appealing product[...]
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Processing of oil seeds - Part 18: Extraction, clarification and refining of sunflower oil By Theresa Siebert, Petrus Britz, Pr Eng and Agrelek Oil is extracted from the seed by means of a pressing action or by the use of solvents or a combination of both. As a rule,[...]
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By Theresa Siebert, Petrus Britz, Pr Eng and Agrelek Tofu is the soft, white curd prepared by coagulating water soluble soya proteins. It has a gel structure that resembles fresh cheese or firm set yoghurt. Tofu has long been the most popular way of consuming soya beans in East[...]
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By Theresa Siebert, Petrus Britz, Pr Eng and Agrelek The protein extracted from soy beans is a very high quality protein and contributes significantly to muscle growth. It also increases the nutritional value of certain foods because it contains a complete amino acid profile. Moreover, it also reduces the[...]