Palm oil occupies an important position in the global fats and oils market and its refining process is crucial to ensure the quality of the product. The refining process consists of several steps, among which decolorization is one of the key aspects.
Activated carbon for decolorization is widely used to remove undesirable pigments and impurities from palm oil due to its excellent adsorption properties.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the application of activated carbon in palm oil decolorization and introduce you to suitable activated carbon products.
Palm Oil Refining Process
The manufacture of palm oil is divided into two key stages: firstly, the primary stage, where the oil palm fruit undergoes preliminary treatment to produce a gross palm oil rich in a variety of impurities; followed by the refining stage, which involves more complex processes including degumming, deacidification, decoloration, and deodorization, resulting in a high-quality refined palm oil.
Application of Activated Carbon in Palm Oil Decolorization
In the refining process of palm oil, decolorization is an important step to improve the visual and sensory quality of the oil. Through decolorization, natural pigments and other impurities in palm oil are effectively removed, which not only improves the clarity of the oil, but also enhances its market competitiveness. The use of activated carbon plays an indispensable role in this process, and its efficient adsorption capacity ensures the high quality output of the oil.
Activated carbon achieves decolorization by adsorbing pigments from the oil and removing the spent white clay and impurities with the help of a vane filter. The process needs to be carried out in a high temperature environment to ensure that the adsorption capacity of the activated carbon is maximized while avoiding oxidation of the oil.
Selection of Activated Carbon
According to different refining needs, in the decolorization process of palm oil, Qizhong Chemical has many years of experience in the production of activated carbon, and produces wood-based powdered carbon that not only provides highly efficient decolorization, but also possesses excellent filtration and adaptability, which can be widely used in palm oil refineries of all sizes. Strict quality control ensures the activated carbon’s efficient adsorption capacity and stable physicochemical properties, which enable it to perform well in the decolorization process.
| Description | wood based powder activated carbon |
| Mesh Size | 200 |
| Ash≤(%) | 7 |
| Moisture (%) Maximum | 10 |
| methylene blue value | 16 |
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Choosing the right activated carbon is key to ensuring efficient decolorization of palm oil. Our products not only meet a wide range of refining needs, but also ensure high and consistent oil quality.
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