Interesterification/Fat Modification Process
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Inter-esterification helps in modifying the physical properties of the oil by an interchange of fatty acids between and inside the different triglycerides, by means of a catalyst. This is done by a catalyst operating at about 100°C and under vacuum. The blending of oils at elevated temperature is done to interchange the fatty acid group.
Process of Interesterification/Fat Modification
Palm Stearin and soft oil from storage tanks is directly pumped to the Homogenizer, where both the oils are heated and mixed properly. The homogenized oil is pumped to the Reactors for the further processing. The oil is heated to the reaction temperature with vigorous stirring, the catalyst is dosed in the required quantity this is stirred continuously to propagate the reaction. The reaction takes approximately one to one and half hour and total cycle time is approx. 4 to 5 hours the Inter- esterified oil is then transferred to the cooler for cooling and to the intermediate storage tanks.
Benefits of “inter-esterification” Section
- Oil Homogenizer is specially designed with higher mixing speed which ensures quick & effective mixing of two different characteristic oils (Hard and Soft).
- Reactor is a specially designed reactor to give intimate mixing of catalyst and oils to perform the reaction properly.
- Simple & low maintenance automations.
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