Small-scale oilseed processing
Practical Action
The packaging should be stored in airtight and moisture-proof containers in a cool, dark location
to ensure a long shelf-life.
In general, more profit can be made if the cooking oil is packed in retail-size bottles. In many
countries glass or plastic bottles are difficult to obtain and need to be purchased in large
quantities, which ties up capital. The possibility of using second-hand bottles should be
examined. A survey needs to be carried out to make sure that the packaging used meets the
demands of customers (eg size of pack, type of container). A simple manual piston filler can be
used to fill retail packs.
Marketing
The viability of any oil extraction enterprise depends to a considerable extent on the sale of the
oil cake for use in animal feeds and other sub-products. Markets for oil cake must be
investigated and demand established before starting the enterprise.
Further reading
Essential Oils Practical Action Technical Brief
Minor Oil Crops: FAO Agricultural Services Bulletin 94 by B. L. Axtell, FAO, ISBN 92 5
103128 2
Small Scale Vegetable Oil Extraction by S.W. Head et al, NRI, ISBN 085954 387 0
The Manual Screw Press for Small-scale Oil Extraction,
This book describes the Practical Action oil press manufacture and use,
Oil Processing: Food Cycle Technology Source Book by UNIFEM,
This book has a broader coverage.
Principles of Oil Extraction Technical Brief, Practical Action.
Equipment suppliers
Note: This is a selective list of suppliers and does not imply endorsement by Practical Action.
Agro Industrial Agency
Near Malaviya Vadi
Gondal Road
Rajkot - 360 002
India
Tel: +91 (0)281 461134, 462079, 451214
Fax: +91 (0)281 461770
Email: jagdishindia@hotmail.com
"Jagdish" Tiny oil press
Used for the extraction of vegetable oil from oilseeds. The reverse worm system in the
pressing chamber results in the highest recovery of oil.
Capacity: 50 kg/hour
Power: Diesel/Electric
TinyTech
Tagore Road
Rajkot - 360 002
India
Tel: +91 (0)281 2480166, 2468485, 2431086
Fax: +91 (0)281 2467552
Email: tinytech@tinytechindia.com
Website: http://www.tinytechindia.com/
Oil expellers
Capacity: 125 kg/hour. Power: Electric
Filter Press
This is suitable for the filtration of oil. It gives transparent, very clean oil without any
solid particles.
Capacity: 100-200 litres/hour
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