NIPA Oilseeds: Properties, Processing, Products and Procedures - Book

Comprehensive reference guide covering all cultivated oilseeds, tree-borne varieties and minor oilseeds grown worldwide. This detailed resource examines composition, characteristics, properties and utility of oilseeds and their constituents including oil, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals in both food and non-food applications, with extensive coverage of medicinal uses. The book addresses post-harvest technology and processing methods essential for obtaining quality products like vegetable oil and oilcakes. Processing techniques covered include ghani, expeller, extrusion, solvent extraction and supercritical carbon dioxide methods. Published by New India Publishing Agency, this text serves as an essential information source for professionals in industrial chemistry, food science, agricultural engineering and oil processing sectors seeking comprehensive knowledge of oilseed handling and product development.