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Activated Carbon or particularly PAC ( powdered activated carbon) grades for edible oil refining are mixed with Fullers’s earth in proportions and used to purify edible oil. Harmful toxins, colors, and PAH are removed from the edible oils. These generally are a product of refining oil on a commercial scale.

Activated carbon for edible oil purification

What kind of activated carbon is preferred?

Well, it is a difficult answer but generally: Choosing the right activated carbon for oil purification.

1. High filtration or coarser particle-size powders produce better yield and faster filtration.
2. High Macro and Meso porosity-based powders ensure they adsorb all the dark/light colorants.
3. Low PAH values are critical for the health standards of the oil.
4. Generally neutral to alkaline pH products are used.
5. While GAC or granular carbon can be used, for maximum efficacy and to handle large volumes of oil, PAC is preferred.
6. The right ratio and the right type of fuller earth are equally important for the filtration process.

UCI Carbons has some tailor-made products for refining of edible oils from Rice, Palm, and other applications.  Owing to improved filtration, low PAH, low mineral ash, and negligible heavy earth metals the following grades of UCI are generally used. Owing to preferred purchase prices, customers choose from these options.

UCI Carbons products for oil purification:

UCI 10N – Basic powder carbon, medium activity. Download TDS to learn more

UCI 15N+ – Good micro and meso porosity, low mineral ash, low PAH. Download TDS to learn more

UCI 16N – Good micro and meso porosity, low mineral ash, low PAH. Download TDS to learn more

UCI UW24 – High meso and macro porosity, low mineral ash, low PAH, good filtration. Download TDS to learn more

Conclusion:  Activated carbon for edible oil purification is crucial for purifying edible oils effectively. UCI Carbons offers tailored products like UCI 10N, UCI 15N+, UCI 16N, and UCI UW24, each designed to meet specific needs such as improved filtration and low PAH levels. By selecting the appropriate grade, edible oil refineries can achieve high-quality Purifying edible oils with UCI Carbons.