Rapeseed oil -

RAPE OIL

Description

Rapeseed oil is of vegetable origin and is obtained from crushed rapeseed by pressing or extraction. It is a light yellow to brownish yellow oil. Rapeseed oil is one of the most important vegetable oils.

For centuries, humans and animals could not consume rapeseed oil, as it had a high erucic acid content. However, rapeseed varieties are now available for cultivation which have a lower erucic acid content.

Physical & Chemical properties

Crude Rapeseed Oil (FEDIOL specifications)
FFA (as oleic acid):	Max 2.00%
Moisture, Volatile Matter and Impuritie:	Max 750ppm
Erucic Acid:	Max 2.00%
Oil with flashpoint below 121ºC (250ºF) is rejectable

Crude Degummed Rapeseed Oil (FEDIOL specifications)
FFA (as oleic acid):	Max 1.75%
Moisture, Volatile Matter and Impurities:	Max 0.40%
Lecithin (expressed as Phosphorus):	Max 300ppm
Sand / Silica:	Basis 1.00% Max 2.00% non reciprocal allowance 1:1
Erucic Acid:	Max 2.00%
Oil with flashpoint below 121ºC (250ºF) is rejectable

Refined rapeseed oil

Application

FOR FOOD INDUSTRY

The rapeseed oil has been distinguished from other types of oil for the abundance of vitamins necessary to a human organism as well as for the presence of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in its composition.

Nutritionists acknowledge that rapeseed oil has the best percentage of the fatty acid composition. Rapeseed oil is recognized by lots of professional health organizations, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Heart Association.

The United States Food and Drug Administration has officially recognised rapeseed oil to be healthy for its high content of cholesterol-lowering fats.

FOR FEED PRODUCTION

Rapeseed oil is one of the best products of mixed fodder production. Feed, which is used in the production of rapeseed oil has a lot of nutrients and energy properties.

FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL

Biodiesel is an environmentally clean fuel for diesel engines. It is the methyl ester of fatty acids produced using rapeseed oil. It can be used pure (100 percent FAME) in Diesel engines or in the mixtures of different relations with mineral diesel.

Packaging

Steel Drums/Plastic drums: 210 Ltr
Steel drums are easy to handle, often used by end users who do not have large storage facilities. Our closed-head steel drums have a standardized bunghole arrangement, with one 2” NPT and one ¾” NPT threaded bunghole on opposite sides of the top head.
Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC): 600 Ltr / 1000 Ltr
Customers looking for a more efficient container for large quantities of vegetable oils should turn to intermediate bulk containers (IBC). IBCs decrease customer costs through reduced handling, storage space and shipping expenses. They are easy to use, transport and recycle. Our standard IBC includes a high-density polyethylene bottle in a solid reinforced steel cage that is attached to a wooden, plastic or steel pallet.
Tank Containers: 22-23 MT
For those who prefer to load volume, we are able to supply a wide range of edible oils and fats in ISO tank containers. We own a large number of tanks which are used for edible oils only. Our tanks are provided with steam or electrical heating and isolation for vegetable oils and fats.
Flexi Tank: 22-23 MT
As an alternative to tank containers, we offer a wide range of vegetable oils in Flexi Tanks which is the most economical bulk packaging method for shipping edible oils. This one-way 23.000 Litre bag can be put into a normal 20 ft container and removed after unloading.