Organic oil is primarily made through expeller pressing of organic seeds.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
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Receiving Organic Seeds: The process begins with receiving seeds certified as organic at a certified organic expelling facility.
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Expeller Pressing: The organic seeds are then expeller pressed. This mechanical process extracts the oil from the seeds without the use of chemical solvents. This method applies high pressure to physically squeeze the oil out.
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Crude Oil Result: The result of expeller pressing is a crude organic oil. In the specific example provided, this would be crude organic sunflower oil.
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Refining (Optional): While not always necessary for all organic oils, further processing may occur. This may include removing impurities. Crude oil often contains:
- Hydratable and non-hydratable gums
- Free fatty acids
- Coloring pigments like carotenoids
- Waxes
- Other impurities
In summary, organic oil production relies on mechanical extraction (expeller pressing) from organically grown seeds, potentially followed by refining to remove impurities while adhering to organic standards.
