Oil Fractionation Equipment

Fractionation palm oil:

The palm oil fractioning process involves two main steps:crystallization and filtration.During crystallization,the palm oil's triglycerides melt at different temperatures,fractioning the oil into liquid and solid components.The character of the crystals produced depends on the temperature,time and agitation used during the process.The fractioned palm oil then passes through a filtration process,dividing the oil into liquid palm olein and solid palm stearin components.

Features of Palm oil Fractionation:

Since the liquid has been filtered out,fractionated palm oil has a thicker texture than normal palm oil.A higher percentage of saturated fat accounts for this additional thickness.According to the American Palm Oil Council, fractionated palm stearin contains roughly 60 percent saturated fat and 40 percent unsaturated fat.And it's this solid fractionated portion of the oil that finds its way into many food products oil then passes through a filtration process,dividing the oil into liquid palm olein and solid palm stearin components.

Usage of Fractionation:

Food manufacturers favor fractionated palm oil due to its stability and high melting temperature.Since it's more solid and resistant to melting,fractionated palm oil coats many chocolate products and other food items that could be compromised due to heat.Many supposed health foods and energy bars will use fractionated palm oil to helmaintain consistency.