Once the soybean seeds undergo the preparatory section processes, they are moved to the solvent extraction plant. The solvent extraction process is a common method used for soybean oil extraction. The aim is to use a solvent for dissolving a target solute, and wash it out of the solid plant component.
How do you remove oil from soybeans?
Oil from the soybeans can be removed by any one of the two oil extraction methods. The first method involves crushing the beans into thin flakes and then employing a solvent extraction method, while in the second one, flakes are pressed out mechanically. The mechanical pressing method to remove oil was common until the early 1900s.
What is solvent extraction process in soybean oil extraction?
The solvent extraction process is a common method used for soybean oil extraction. The aim is to use a solvent for dissolving a target solute, and wash it out of the solid plant component. The processes involved at this stage are provided below. Soybeans are first cleaned and cracked.
How big is the global soybean oil market?
The global soybean oil market is expected to grow from $62.16 billion in 2021 to $80.48 billion in 2027. Soybean oil export markets in Argentina, Brazil, the European Union, Russia and Bolivia are expected to grow consecutively during the forecast period.