For the extraction step, the coconuts are broken into pieces and the coconut meat is allowed to dry, and once it is dried, the meat or flesh of the coconut is hydraulically pressed at 100. Processing manual for virgin coconut oil, its products and byproducts for pacific island countries and territories divina d. Coconut oil manufacturing how to start business project. Coconut based food processing plant ksidc project profile on coconut based food processing plant kerala state industrial development corporation coconut based food processing plant ksidc project profile for coconut based food processing plant. Although the term cold pressed is commonly used to describe virgin coconut oils, it really doesnt mean much in the overall scheme of things. A steam distillation process in which the volatile odoriferous components like aldehydes, ketones, peroxides and residual free fatty acids is stripped out. Production and processing coconut oil is generally classified into two categories. Coconut oil production a beginners guide kisan central. Its my guide to coconut oil production methods in general and lucy bee in particular. Then, the oil extraction occurs by pressing process, which yields a. Sri lanka has enough of skill for both growing and processing coconut into coconut products. Coconutbased food processing plant ksidc project profile on coconutbased food processing plant kerala state industrial development corporation coconutbased food processing plant ksidc project profile for coconutbased food processing plant.
Dry manufacturing method for the coconut oil manufacturing process requires the meat to be extracted from the shell and dried using fire, sunlight, or kilns to create copra. The result is a clear coconut oil that retains the distinct scent and taste of coconuts. Dr peter fellows is a consultant food technologist and a director of midway associates. World coconut oil production has been increasing over the past decade mainly because of greater global demand for the important characteristics of coconut o. Extraction processes of virgin coconut oil medcraveonline. He has coauthored 15 books and numerous articles on the role of appropriate technology in food processing.
Solvent extraction method, dry method and wet methods are available for extraction of coconut oil from coconut kernel. According to the asian and pacific coconut community apcc, india produces 15,730 million nuts annually, next to indonesia and the highest domestic consumer. Coconut kernels are first disintegrated into small pieces in a disintegrator and then fed into a screw press for milk extraction. Virgin coconut oil vco is one of the edible oil growing in popularity as a nutritional supplements and functional food in the emerging functional food market. Philippine national standards for vco fpdd guide no. Coconut oil manufacturing 7 steps small business plan. Then, the oil extraction occurs by pressing process, which yields a crude oil that is subsequently. How coconut oil is made all you need to know lucy bee. It is possible to combine these two drying techniques to obtain the coconut oil. Coconut oil processing methods or technologies are classified into two major types based on copra or fresh coconut kernel used.
A smallscale coconut oil manufacturing plant demands at least sqft of covered shade and 3000 sqft of land area to get operated. Virgin coconut oil vco which is also known as coconut oil or virgin coconut is coconut oil obtained from fresh coconut meat through a process of heating at low temperatures, freeze drying. Processing manual for virgin coconut oil, its products and. Coconut oil can be extracted through dry or wet processing method. Because of its high saturated fat content, it is slow to oxidize and, thus, resistant to rancidification, lasting up to six months at 24 c 75 f without spoiling. Experiments proved that the use of coconut oil and anhydrous milk fat with addition of different contents of whey proteins affected the structure and appearance of processed cheese sauces. World production of coconut oil cno or copra oil is about 3. Coconut oil processing the dry process coconut oil is one of the main traditional products derived from the meat or kernel. Dry processing requires the meat to be extracted from the shell and dried using fire, sunlight, or kilns to create copra. Virgin coconut oils vco were prepared from freshdry grated coconut route, chilling and thawing, enzymatic and fermentation method in this study. There are many extraction methods, among which cold and hot extraction are conventional extraction processes.
Pdf extraction processes of virgin coconut oil researchgate. It is the oil obtained from the fresh and mature kernel of coconut by mechanical or natural. Quality control measures and assessment of quality of coconut oil. Coconut oil refining process the refined organic coconut oil is processed using the organically approved methods of physical extraction and refining. The manufacturing of virgin coconut oil and flour involves two processing methods either by the. Extraction of coconut oil biodiversitas, journal of biological diversity. The product referred to as 100% virgin coconut oil had been extracted from fresh coconuts through a process known as wet milling with minimal processing and no chemical or heat treatment during. Processing coconut oil the high content of mediumchain fatty acids in coconut oil makes it a unique fatburning functional oil, according to s. Coconut oil can be extracted through dry or wet processing. Statistical analysis and presentation of results 44. The company is already registered with all agencies required with all licenses obtained, and it happens to be the 1st and the only coconut oil processing factory in the region. Product description virgin coconut oil vco is the purest form of coconut oil, water white in color and has not undergone oxidation. Physicochemical properties of virgin coconut oil extracted from different processing methods abstract.
Processing manual for virgin coconut oil, its products and by. Most of coconut oil available is derived from the dried pulp of coconut, called copra, which is obtained by drying at low temperatures or dried in the sun. Another coproduct is virgin coconut oil vco which is the natural oil obtained from fresh, mature kernel of the coconut by mechanical extraction. It has a low content of unsaturated fatty acids with a negligible content of both n. Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm cocos nucifera. A sample coconut oil production business plan template. Virgin coconut oil production manual for micro and village scale processing. The advantages of the this process is the high oil recovery at 88% based on the oil content of the.
Deodorization principle of deodorization steam entrainment of the odoriferous substances that are more volatile than oil under vacuum at a high temperature. Virgin coconut oil is a new highly value added version of coconut oil in health food markets. Knowledge based information on coconut coconut processing. Its truly one of the most amazing places ive been to with warm people, stunning nature, fascinating culture, amazing vibes and delicious food. Equipment and materials used for coconut oil processing 44 3. Extraction of virgin coconut oil from coconut kernel is a major influential step for their commercialization. Materials and methods of coconut oil quality test 45. Processing virgin coconut oil a stepbystep guide youtube. Coconut oil produced by crushing copra is edible and has been consumed in tropical countries for thousands of years. Pdf coconutbased food processing plant ksidc project. Coconut oil processing methods practised in the jomoro district 77. Physicochemical properties of virgin coconut oil extracted. Refined coconut oil the first step in cno production is dehulling, which. Nov, 2012 a stepbystep training video which explains how to produce virgin coconut oil, a sustainable cottage industry gaining favour in the pacific islands.
Virgin coconut oil vco is the purest form of coconut oil, water white in color and has not undergone oxidation. Coconut oil is a rich source of saturated fatty acids, and short and mediumchain fatty acids account for 70% of these fatty acids table 4. Virgin coconut oil vco is made from fresh coconuts, not. The oil is then separated from the water using a mechanical centrifuge. I am already into coconut oil production in ghana, my factory is at the volta region of the republic of ghana. The coconut handbook captures all our considerable knowledge and experience about the coconut. Dry processing entails that the meat be extracted from the shell and dried using fire, sunlight, or kilns to create copra and the all wet process make use of raw coconut rather than dried copra, and the protein in the coconut creates an emulsion of oil and water.
Virgin coconut oil vco is the purest form of coco nut oil, water white in color and has not undergone oxidation. It is a mixture of chemical compounds called glycerides containing fatty acids and glycerol. It is the oil obtained from the fresh and mature kernel of coconut by mechanical or natural means, with or without the use of heat, fatty acid composition of vco without undergoing chemical refining, bleaching or deodorizing, and. Methods of measuring quantity of coconut for processing 79. In these areas, native meals are cooked with either coconut milk. Pdf virgin coconut oil is a new highly value added version of coconut oil in health food markets. The different fatty acids present in coconut range from c6c18 carbon atom chains.
This category can be further subdivided to reflect differences in the starting materials used to produce the oil and the methods of production. The different fatty acids present in coconut can range from c6c18 carbon atom chains. Pdf virgin coconut oil production manual for microand. The hot extractions carried out by pressing the clean, ground and fresh coconut. It can be quite confusing when looking at coconut oils and knowing the difference between them and which is the best. Virgin coconut oil vco was extracted from coconut milk with the aid of crude protease extract cpe from hepatopancreas of pacific white shrimp at different levels 515 unitg protein at 60c for various hydrolysis times 0180 min. Sep 21, 2017 i am already into coconut oil production in ghana, my factory is at the volta region of the republic of ghana.
The process produces a high protein coconut flour 33% which can be used as wheat substitute. The extraction process has a direct effect on the quality and quantity of oils obtained. Extraction of virgin coconut oil from coconut kernel. There are two main processes of extracting coconut oil. Manufacturing process the manufacturing of virgin coconut oil and flour involves two processing methods either by the. Effect of extraction techniques on the quality of coconut oil. Yield of vco increased within the first 90 min p aug 09, 2018 erika. All of the vco produced conformed physicochemically to the standards established by the asian. Due to the drying process often air or sun drying the resulting oil, crude coconut oil with high free fatty acid 3 5%, must be refined, bleached and deodorized in order to make it suitable for use.
So, to that end, ive put together this article to help you. Setting up and running a smallscale cooking oil business. The copra is pressed or dissolved with solvents, producing the coconut oil and a highprotein, high. Last year i visited bali for a month and fell in love with it. This includes general and technical information such as quality aspects, processing and packaging, as well as the health and nutritional benefits of coconut. Though coconut can be processed into many products, the next part focuses on the processing of coconut oil, highlighting the dryprocess of coconut oil extraction and two improved coconut oil extraction technologies which have proven to be adaptable at the village level, namely.