Module 9-oil seed species (cottonseed) Flashcards
where is cotton seed from
Cottonseed is a by-product of the cotton fibre industry
how much oil is present in cottonseed
containing 30 percent oil
how is cotton seed oil extracted
that can be prepress-solvent extracted
what was the world production of cottonseed oil
World production of cottonseed oil was four million tonnes in 2020
what are cottonseeds favourited for
The stability and flavor of cottonseed oil are valued in the snack food industry for products such as potato chips; it is also a primary ingredient of Crisco shortening
what are tocopherols beneficial for in cotton seeds
Tocopherols present in cottonseed oil render it less susceptible to oxidation and make it a useful ingredient when products with an extended shelf life are desired.
how much palmitic acid is found in cotton seed oil and what does it make it useful for
The oil contains 22 percent palmitic acid making it useful in shortenings, and margarines
what is cottonseed oil often turned into
The oil is often fractionated into olein and stearine fractions
what are the characteristics of cotton seed oil
Crude cottonseed oil has both a strong odour and a strong flavor and it is dark in colour
how much refining is needed for cottonseed oil
Crude cottonseed oil has both a strong odour and a strong flavor and it is dark in colour; therefore the oil requires extensive refining.
