Grapeseeds (Vitis vinifera L.) are the seeds of grape berries and contain considerable quantities of oil (15-16%) Grapeseed oil is a by-product of the wine industry and is extracted by using solvents from previously dried grape seeds. The crude oil extracted is dark in color which becomes golden-yellow […]

Soy (Glycine max Merr.) Belongs to the legume family and is native to East Asia. It is an annual herbaceous plant, now widespread all over the world. Soybean oil is extracted by means of solvents. Crude oil has an amber color. It has a high content of free […]

Maize (Zea mays L.) is a grass native to North America (the United States is the largest producer in the world). It is an annual plant. The caryopsis contains about 5% of oil of which 80% is concentrated in the germ. To extract the oil, the germ is […]

The sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) native to the Americas, arrived in Europe in the 16th century. It is an annual plant that reaches full maturity after about 4 months from sowing. There are two varieties: one with a high content of linoleic acid, the other of oleic acid. […]

The sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) native to the Americas, arrived in Europe in the 16th century. It is an annual plant that reaches full maturity after about 4 months from sowing. There are two varieties: one with a high content of linoleic acid, the other of oleic acid. […]

The peanut (Arachis Hipogaea L.) probably originates from Latin America, (Argentina and Brazil) countries where it is still cultivated today. From here it spread to all tropical and subtropical climates. Today, it is a very important agricultural resource for countries such as Africa, India, China and even the […]

Rapeseed (Brassica napus) is believed to be native to Europe. Currently the cultivation of rapeseed is also practiced in the Asian continent, in Canada and in Australia. In Europe, its cultivation has increased in recent years also in relation to the massive use of rapeseed oil for the […]