Application

Analysis of Oilseeds

Quality Control During Oilseed Processing

Quality control in an oilseed crushing plant using NIR (near-infrared) spectrometers involves the use of a non-destructive analytical technique to measure the chemical composition of the oilseeds. With the help of KPM, oilseed crushing plants have access to accurate and timely analytical values which can help control their process, save money, and improve yield.

NIR Analysis

Analysis of Soil Extracts

Moisture and Compositional Analysis

NIR technology has many applications in an oilseed processing plant, where rapid analytical results lead to increased efficiency and cost savings. Examples include: optimizing the oil extraction process, meal analysis, and laboratory quality control cost.

What's Analyzed

Constituent	Why It's Analyzed	Measurement Point
Moisture	Excessive moisture can lead to sticky product, which may also be more susceptible to spoilage.	Whole grain analysis Ground grain analysis Cake/expeller/meal processing Oil analysis
Protein	Protein content is a payment criterion for oilseed suppliers	Whole grain analysis Ground grain analysis Cake/expeller/meal processing Oil analysis
Oil	As their name implies, oil availability of an oilseed is essential to quality	Whole grain analysis Ground grain analysis Cake/expeller/meal processing Oil analysis
Free Fatty Acids (FFA)	An important source of energy in processed foods.	Whole grain analysis Ground grain analysis Cake/expeller/meal processing Oil analysis
Fatty Acids (Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, and Linoleic Acid)	All relating to the quality of finished products like butter and oil. These fatty acids offer health benefits to consumers, including skin health and reducing cholesterol.	Whole grain analysis Ground grain analysis Cake/expeller/meal processing Oil analysis

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Rapid, Trusted Oilseed Quality Analysis

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Industry Series - Quality Control In An Oilseed Processing Plant

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Combating Inflation with Quality Assurance (Food Industry Executive)

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Controlling Food Production Costs Made Simple (Processing Magazine)

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Food and Feed Moisture Meters

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What is an NIR Calibration

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Nutrient Analysis of Soil Extracts

Oilseeds including soybean, canola, peanuts, rapeseed, and sunflower grown in various regions around the world and require consistent moisture and sun to flourish. Fertilizers are commonly used to help provide a boost of nutrients to improve yields. For both economic and environmental reasons, it is important for oilseed growers to manage soil quality.

What's Analyzed

Parameter	Why It's Analyzed
Nitrogen-Based Nutrients (Ammonia, Urea, TKN, Nitrate, Nitrite)	Nitrogen is an important nutrient for all oilseeds. However, too much Nitrogen in the soil can be harmful to the groundwater. Urea and TKN content also have a role in animal feed quality.
Phosphorus-Based Nutrients (TP, o-Phosphate, Phosphate)	Phosphorus is applied to the soil via fertilizer throughout the growing season but is especially important during the early season to help develop strong roots.
Potassium	Potassium may need to be added via fertilizer at different stages of the growing season.
Other Compounds in Crop Production	Boron, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, and other minerals all have a role in crop production.