| abstract |
The present invention provides an improved process for the refining of vegetable oils, its products and by-products. that the acid solution is finely dispersed in the oil. The resulting acid is mixed with a low shear mixture in the oil for a period of time to displace the impure hydrate to give a residual purified vegetable oil. The hydrolysed, deodorized lecithin is obtained as a by-product. |