Components of oil seeds

Description

Chemical constituents of oil seeds, hull content, oil content and the effect of planting and harvesting at the right time for oil extraction.

Alternative labels

parts of seed oils
components of an oil seed
component of oil seed
component of an oil seed
constituents of seed oils
ingredients of seed oils
make up of seed oils

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Components of oil seeds is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Oil mill operator: Oil mill operators tend mills to extract oil from oilseed following an artisanal techniques.

Optional knowledge

Components of oil seeds is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Hydrogenation machine operator: Hydrogenation machine operators control equipment to process base oils for manufacture of margarine and shortening products.

Clarifier: Clarifiers operate equipment to remove sediments and moisture from oleo and oils. They heat clarifying tank with steam and strainers for the clarification process. They remove foreign matters from the surface of hot oleo or oil stacks using skimmers.

 


 

References

  1. Components of oil seeds – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022