Why Invest in a Coconut Oil Processing Plant?
Global virgin coconut oil demand will top 4.2 million t by 2030 (FAO, 2024), growing 7 % CAGR. When copra prices remain below USD 700 t (Philippine export average, 2023).
Guance Machinery’s Coconut Oil Processing Plant, with outputs ranging from 1 to 5,000 TPD, are available. Find the right solution for you. Get a quote now!
Raw Materials to Finished Oil Legend
Coconut
Coconut Shell
Coconut Oil Pressing
Coconut Oil Refining
Key profit drivers
- Premium cold-pressed oil fetches USD 2 800–3 200 t FOB
- High-value by-products: oil cake (copra meal) USD 220 t, coconut shell charcoal USD 380 t
Step-by-Step Coconut Oil Processing Flow Chart
Coconut Oil Manufacturing Process With Flowchart
Copra Feeding
Continuous belt feeder meters 8–10 % uniform throughput, oil presses from surge overload.
Copra Drying
Flash dryer drops moisture to 6 %, raising oil yield 1.5 % and cutting bacteria risk.
Size Reduction & Flaking
Hammer mill plus flaking mill creates 0.3 mm thin copra flakes, doubling surface for pressing.
Twin-Screw Pressing
Cold-press at 60 °C, 75 rpm, extracts 68 % oil; cake residual 6 %, ready for meal pelleting.
Crude Oil Clarification
Vibrating sieve, decanter and plate filter remove solids, delivering 0.1 % impurities CNO.
CNO Refining
Degum, 1 % bleaching earth, caustic deacidify, 240 °C deodorize; FFA ≤ 0.05 %, color 1 R.
PLC Packaging
PLC-controlled servo-controlled dosing filling machine fills crystal-clear coconut oil from cans into automatic bottle machine.
Refinery Oil
The refined oil has an 18-month shelf life and can be exported to the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical markets.
1. Copra Feeding: Continuous belt feeder meters 8–10 % uniform throughput, protecting presses from surge overload.
2. Copra Drying: Flash dryer drops moisture to 6 %, raising oil yield 1.5 % and cutting bacteria risk.
3. Size Reduction & Flaking: Hammer mill plus flaking mill creates 0.3 mm thin copra flakes, doubling surface for pressing.
Oilseed Destoner Machine
Kernel Husk Separator
1. Twin-Screw Pressing: Cold-press at 60 °C, 75 rpm, extracts 68 % oil; cake residual 6 %, ready for meal pelleting.
2. Crude Oil Clarification: Vibrating sieve, decanter and plate filter remove solids, delivering 0.1 % impurities CNO.
Screw Oil Press
Plate Oil Filter Machine
Refining – Degumming, bleaching, deacidification, deodorization (DBD).
– Degum, 1 % bleaching earth, caustic deacidify, 240 °C deodorize; FFA ≤ 0.05 %, color 1 R.
Degumming: Hot-water hydrate plus citric acid strip phosphatides & trace metals, cutting bleaching clay 15%.
Bleaching: 1% activated clay + 0.05% carbon under 105 °C, 20 min vacuum, adsorb pigments & peroxides for 30 R Lovibond.
Deacidification: 0.2% phosphoric acid pre-treat then 8 °Bé caustic neutralize, final FFA ≤ 0.05%, yield loss <0.3%.
Deodorization: 240 °C, 3 mbar, 90 min steam distillation remove aldehydes/ketones, zero-trans guaranteed, export odor 0.
Degumming
Decolorization
Deacidification
Deodorization
Final Product
Coconut Oil: food-grade & cosmetic-grade RBD coconut oil for cooking, cosmetics and soap export.
Desiccated Coconut: low-fat, high-fiber flakes for bakery, confectionery and dairy toppings.
Coconut Shell Charcoal: 75% fixed-carbon briquettes for shisha & BBQ, smokeless, EU 4-hour burn.
Coconut Meal: 18% protein GMO-free feed meal for cattle, poultry and aquaculture diets.
Refining Coconut Oil & Quality Targets
| Parameter | Crude CNO | RBD Standard |
|---|---|---|
| FFA | 3–5 % | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Moisture | 0.5 % | ≤ 0.05 % |
| Color | 15 R | ≤ 1.5 R (Lovibond 133 mm) |
| Peroxide | 4 meq O₂ | ≤ 0.5 meq O₂ |
Frequently Asked Questions About Coconut Oil Processing Solutions
Q1: What is the minimum capacity to start?
A: 5 TPD copra input is viable; footprint 18 m × 8 m.
Q2: Is cold-pressed oil better than refined CNO?
A: Cold-pressed retains antioxidants but has 0.5 % FFA. RBD gives neutral taste and 18-month shelf life.
Q3: Can I use the same line for palm kernel oil?
A: Yes, only adjust screw press worm configuration and bleaching earth dosage.
Q4: How do I control aflatoxin in copra?
A: Dry copra to 6 % moisture within 48 h of splitting; store <14 °C & 65 % RH.
Q5: Does your plant meet ISO 22000?
A: All contact parts are SS304, CIP system included; we supply full documentation package for audit.
Why choose Guance Machinery solutions?
Guance Machinery coconut oil processing provides one-stop solutions, tailor-made for you standards.
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