Silica for Edible Oil Refining
Classification :
Adsorbent Silicon Dioxide
Keywords :
Silica for Edible Oil Refining
PRODUCT DETAILS
Food-grade silica for edible oil refining is a general-purpose food additive for oil refining, with the international code E551 and China National Standard GB 2760 code 02.002. Produced via a high-precision precipitation method, it strictly complies with global authoritative standards including GB 25576-2020, FDA 21 CFR, USP, FCC and EFSA.
The product features a multi-functional composite porous adsorption structure integrating four core functions: degumming, decolorization, deacidification and deodorization. It can efficiently adsorb colloids, pigments, free fatty acids, off-flavor substances and trace impurities in all types of edible vegetable and animal oils, and is compatible with various processing technologies such as physical and chemical refining of edible oils. It has excellent thermal stability and its heavy metal residues are far below international limits. It can be removed through conventional filtration after addition with no residue left. Treated edible oils have high clarity, up-to-standard acid value and pure flavor, making it a premium general-purpose raw material for large and medium-sized edible oil refining production lines.
1. Technical Specifications
Parameter | Details |
Product Name | Silica for Edible Oil Refining |
Appearance | White fluffy powder |
Particle Size Range | 10-60μm (customizable, adapted to different refining processes) |
Silica Content | ≥97.5% |
pH Value | 6.5-8.0 (10% suspension) |
Loss on Drying | ≤7.0% (105℃/2h) |
Heavy Metal Control | Pb ≤0.15mg/kg, As ≤1.5ppm |
Adsorption Capacity | ≥2.5ml/g (for comprehensive impurities in edible oils) |
Typical Dosage | 0.1%-0.9% (based on edible oil refining volume) |
Shelf Life | 24 months (stored in a cool and dry place) |
Compliant Standards | GB 25576-2020, FDA, USP, FCC, EFSA |
Packaging | 20/25kg paper-plastic composite bags |
Lead Time | 7-10 days |
Sample | Free sample available |
2. Application Scope
As a general-purpose additive for edible oil refining, this product has a composite adsorption structure adapted to the refining needs of all edible oils, with the core function of comprehensive refining and purification of edible oils. It leaves no residue and is compatible with large and medium-sized continuous refining production lines. Specific applications are as follows:
- Comprehensive edible oil refining: Applied in the large-scale refining of vegetable oil, animal oil and blended oil to achieve degumming, decolorization and deacidification in one step, improving refining efficiency and reducing processing costs.
- Physical refining process adaptation: Optimized adsorption structure for the physical refining process of edible oils, efficiently adsorbing free fatty acids and colloids without the need for additional deacidification additives.
- Chemical refining supporting: Served as an auxiliary additive for the chemical refining of edible oils to adsorb by-products and impurities generated during the refining process and improve the quality of finished oils.
- Edible oil deep processing supporting: Used in the raw material refining of edible oil deep processing products such as margarine, shortening and flavored oil to improve the quality consistency of raw oils.
3. Factory Advantages
- Compatibility with all edible oil types: As a general-purpose refining additive, the product is compatible with all edible oil types including vegetable oil, animal oil and blended oil, with no need for separate formula adjustment for different oils.
- Production line adaptation R&D: Aiming at the continuous and automated refining production lines of large and medium-sized edible oil enterprises, the product's dispersibility and adsorption speed are optimized to adapt to the processing rhythm of assembly lines.
- Large-scale production capacity guarantee: 10,000-ton intelligent production line with a monthly output of over 1,000 tons, capable of meeting the mass and continuous procurement needs of edible oil enterprises with stable lead time.
- High cost performance advantage: Integrating four refining functions in one, it can replace a variety of single-function additives, reducing customers' raw material procurement and processing costs.
- Full-process technical support: Our professional edible oil refining technical team provides full-process process adaptation guidance according to customers' production line models and process parameters.
4. Shipping & Packaging
- Standard packaging: 20/25kg industrial-grade thickened paper-plastic composite bags with an inner food-grade PE sealing film and an outer tear-resistant woven layer, meeting the moisture-proof and anti-damage requirements of mass transportation.
- Customized packaging: Custom brand mark and product specification printing are available to meet the warehouse management needs of enterprise production lines.
- Storage and transportation requirements: Non-hazardous chemical; can be stored in the same warehouse as edible oil processing raw materials in a cool and dry environment; compatible with mass transportation methods such as highway, railway and sea transportation.
- Labeling specifications: Each package is marked with product name, specification, net content, production batch number and shelf life, accompanied by refining process adaptation guidance.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is this product suitable for the continuous refining production lines of large and medium-sized edible oil enterprises?
A: Yes, it is. The product's dispersibility is optimized for the processing rhythm of continuous production lines, which can disperse quickly and evenly after being added to oils with high adsorption efficiency, without the need to adjust the original parameters of the production line.
Q: Can the product achieve both decolorization and deacidification of edible oils at the same time?
A: Yes. The product features a composite porous adsorption structure, with different pores adsorbing pigment molecules and free fatty acid molecules respectively, realizing simultaneous decolorization and deacidification with much higher refining efficiency than single-function additives.
Q: Is there any difference in dosage for different refining processes (physical/chemical)?
A: There is a slight difference. The dosage for physical refining process is about 0.3%-0.9%, and the dosage as an auxiliary additive for chemical refining process is about 0.1%-0.4%. Our technical team can accurately calculate the dosage according to specific processes.
Q: Can the filter residue generated after product filtration be recycled and reused?
A: The filter residue after the product adsorbs impurities is a composite of inorganic powder and oil impurities, which has no secondary recycling value and can be disposed of in compliance with general industrial solid waste regulations.
6. Certifications & Honors
- International food system certifications: FSSC22000, ISO22000:2018, ISO9001:2015
- International market access certifications: FDA, USP, FCC, EFSA, REACH Compliance
- Special certifications: SHC HALAL, OU KOSHER, FAMI-QS, SEDEX
- Domestic certifications: Food Additive Production License, Customs Registration for Import and Export Goods Consignor and Consignee
- Enterprise honors: National High-Tech Enterprise, Provincial Specialized, Sophisticated, Unique and Novel Enterprise, 10,000-ton Intelligent Edible Oil Additive Production Base, 17 patents issued by the National Intellectual Property Administration
Packaging and Shipping
Zhongqi (Guangdong) Silicon Materials Co., Ltd., with over 20 years of experience in the food-grade silica field, is a national high-tech enterprise and a Guangdong Province specialized and innovative enterprise. Trusted by numerous international food giants, it is a leader in high-end food-grade silica. Shandong Zhonglian Chemical Co., Ltd. is Zhongqi's sole officially authorized overseas sales subsidiary.
laboratory
The company has established a world-leading R&D and intelligent manufacturing system, built GMP-standardized workshops, constructed 10,000-ton intelligent production lines, established a national-level testing center equipped with cutting-edge international equipment, and built its own high-standard microbiological testing laboratory. From raw material screening to finished product delivery, the entire process strictly adheres to domestic and international food safety management certifications, achieving simultaneous leadership in both "quality" and "quantity."
Customer Visit
We are committed to silicon dioxide for 20 years, our product is well know in the world and cooperate with some Fortune 500 companies, such as the Nestlé,Yihai Kerry,COFCO,China Resources,Budweiser,Symrise, and so on.
HONOR
In 2021, the company was listed on the Guangdong Stock Exchange, marking the beginning of its international expansion. Today, Zhongqi Silicon Industry, with an open vision, empowers the global food industry's safety system with the power of "Made in China." Going forward, the company will continue to focus on molecular-level safety to ensure peace of mind and, with a global perspective, to create a purer quality of life. Because true strength lies in making invisible protections visible to the world.
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