Oil Modification
Oil modification involves altering the composition and structure of triglycerides to adjust the physical and chemical properties of oils, resulting in products with varying plasticity and taste profiles.
Myande offers comprehensive turnkey solutions for oil modification processes, including hydrogenation, fractionation, and interesterification, tailored to meet diverse production requirements.
Hydrogenation: This process involves the addition of hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids in the presence of a catalyst, converting liquid oils into solid or semi-solid fats, which enhances stability and alters melting properties for applications like margarine and shortening.
Fractionation: Fractionation separates oils into solid (stearin) and liquid (olein) fractions through controlled crystallization, allowing for the modification of physical properties and creating tailored fats suitable for various food applications.
Interesterification: This chemical or enzymatic process rearranges the fatty acids within and between triglycerides to modify the melting point, improve oxidative stability, and enhance functionality in products like margarine and low-fat spreads.
Hydrogenation
We provide vegetable oil hydrogenation plant equipment with capacity ranging from 10 t/d to 150 t/d.
Hydrogenation is a chemical process in which hydrogen is added to liquid oils to turn them into a solid or semi-solid form. The hydrogenated oils obtained are very malleable and can be used to produce shortening and margarine. Myande provides complete hydrogenation technology with almost zero trans fatty acids, ensuing human health.
Fractionation
We provide fractionation plant equipment with capacity ranging from 100 t/d to 1,000 t/d.
Fractionation is the process to obtain solid or semi-solid oils and fats of different melting points, hardness and solid fat content, which can make it possible to extend the application of edible oils and fats in the related food products. For example, IV52 palm oil can be fractionated to obtain IV36 palm stearin and IV56 palm liquid oil.
Interesterification
We provide chemical or enzymatic interesterification plant equipment with capacity ranging from 10 t/d to 150 t/d.
Chemical interesterification and enzymatic transesterification use sodium methanol and biological enzymes as catalysts respectively, to achieve intramolecular or intermolecular fatty acid exchange of triglycerides.
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More than 1,600 complete plants have been supplied under Myande’s name in over 80 countries since 2003.
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Our custom solutions come from a deep understanding of your needs, and we have the capability to complete each project from the design of the initial concept to manufacturing, installation, commissioning and delivery.
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With a land prepared, the next thing you should consider is planning the general layout, which is a crucial foundation of a sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing.
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Combining our engineering expertise, industry know-how and practical skills with your knowledge, we provide the optimized and customized process design for your plant.
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On the basis of plant layout design, combined with real situation, we can design a three-dimensional model of the entire plant. All the equipment, piping and instruments, any detail can be shown in the model, not only allowing you to have an intuitive understanding of the plant, but also providing overall information support for plant construction, equipment installation and future expansion.
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We offer economical and most effective process automation solutions for the entire production line. Our RES automatic control system is developed based on PLC/DCS system.
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From the perspective of the overall operation of the factory, Myande intelligent data integration management system collects basic data from raw grain procurement, warehousing, processing, inventory, sales and logistics, relying on the interconnection network system of each workshop. It provides real-time, accurate and traceable data reports for the current storage, processing and shipping.
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We owns in-house manufacture base of more than 130,000㎡ integrating R&D, production, project management which represents advanced engineering capability in the industry.
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After finishing the installation of all machines, we offer on-site commissioning service to ensure compatible functioning.
Every move of the machine needs strong technical support from our experienced engineers. The only principle is that you can start manufacturing right after the commissioning.
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About Myande
Myande Group is a globally leading supplier of complete plants, equipment, and services for Oils & Fats, Starch & Derivatives, Fermentation, Evaporation & Crystallization, Material Storage and Handling and Smart Factory industries.
Myande Group currently has 1,600+ employees including 800 technical staff and 800 manufacturing workers. More than 1,600 complete plants have been supplied under Myande’s name in over 80 countries since 2003.
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In-house manufacture base of more than 130,000㎡ that integrates R&D, production, and project management, representing world-class engineering capability in the industry.
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Our facilities and processes adhere to the highest local and international industry standards and certifications and are audited regularly for compliance.
With a global quality management system, we ensure that our customers all over the world receive high-quality, reliable products and solutions. We are well aware that our equipment have to function safely and efficiently for decades.
To effectively carry on the spirit of artisanship, improve the overall quality of front-line employees, we hold the “Workmanship Skills Competition" every year.
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We focus on supplying one-stop engineering service covering general layout plan, process design, R&D, equipment manufacturing, automatic control system, data integration, installation, supervision, commissioning, training and etc.
Our custom solutions come from a deep understanding of your needs, and we have the capability to complete each project from the design of the initial concept to manufacturing, installation, commissioning and delivery.
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Recently, a 2,000 t/d rapeseed crushing plant built by Myande Group for Daodaoquan Grain and Oil Co., Ltd. started operation successfully and started to yield qualified rapeseed oil and meal. Daodaoquan Grain and Oil Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive oil processing enterprise integrating production, scientific research, trade, warehousing and logistics of edible vegetable oil and its related by-products. This new rapeseed crushing plant incorporates a wide range of Myande core equipment possessing independent intellectual property rights, including the E-type extractor, hydraulic flaker, DTDC, conditioner, and other key equipment. To achieve flexible material incoming and discharging, Myande CCJL series sweep auger and CQJL series reclaimer are used. In addition, advanced energy-saving technology, negative pressure draining technology and intelligent safety technology are used to ensure the stable operation of the entire production line and excellent product index. With the concept of "creating the best performance for our customers", Myande cooperates with DaoDaoQuan to build a modern, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly factory.
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Recently, the 1st phase of Henan Hanyong's 600,000 tons (annual output) wheat starch deep processing project, designed by and installed under the guidance of Myande, has been smoothly commissioned, and contract for the 2nd phase was signed with Myande, marking the further extension of the domestic wheat deep processing industry chain. Henan Hanyong Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is one of the leading enterprises in agricultural industrialization of Henan province. It mainly produces edible alcohol with strong competitiveness and a high reputation in the market. Starch deep processing is one of Myande’s important business segments. After years of technology and experience accumulation in the field of starch deep processing, Myande has formed a complete set of production design system with a high degree of automation, stable operation and high product quality. In recent years, Myande has successfully established long-term strategic cooperative relations with multiple famous domestic and international enterprises. Combining with Hanyong's own industrial advantages, after in-depth research, efficient communication and repeated demonstrations, Myande has designed a set of production plan (as shown in the following figure) specially for the customer, and it can not only produce gluten and wheat starch, but also make better use of the mixed nutrient solution of process water and pentosan to produce alcohol, which will bring considerable economic benefits. The 1st phase project is a 500tpd wheat flour processing project, including a 3tpd gluten drying system and a 12tpd starch drying system. From beginning to end, the whole project lasted for 10 months. During the whole implementation process, from the plant layout planning, process design, intelligent automation design in the early stage, project service in the mid-term, to the installation, commissioning and training in the post stage, Myande’s rigorous, attentive and efficient one-stop service has won the unanimous praise of Hanyong. Through the joint efforts of Myande and Hanyong employees, a brand-new starch deep processing production line was successfully commissioned and started running smoothly, and all indicators were superior to the technical level of the same industry. In view of the pleasant cooperation in the 1st phase, Hanyong decided to cooperate with Myande again to expand its wheat starch deep processing output, and signed the 2nd phase project with Myande resolutely, namely 5t/d gluten drying system and 20t/h starch drying system. After which, Hanyong will become a high-quality gluten high-value conversion base with "the largest scale, the best environment protection and the highest level of research and development" in the industry in Asia.
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FAQ
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What is oil modification and why is it used in food production?
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Oil modification refers to processes that alter the melting behavior, texture, and functional properties of fats and oils.
Instead of changing the raw material itself, modification technologies adjust the structure of triglycerides to achieve specific performance in food applications such as:
- bakery (shortening)
- spreads (margarine)
- confectionery fats
- specialty functional lipids
This allows producers to design fats tailored to specific applications rather than relying on natural oils alone.
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What are the main oil modification technologies?
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The three core oil modification technologies are:
- Hydrogenation – changes saturation level to modify melting point and stability
- Fractionation – separates oils into different fractions based on crystallization behavior
- Interesterification – rearranges fatty acids within triglycerides to achieve desired functionality
Each technology affects fat structure differently, and they are often combined in industrial applications.
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How does fractionation improve oil functionality?
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Fractionation separates oils into solid and liquid fractions based on controlled crystallization.
This allows producers to obtain fats with different melting points and textures from a single raw material, without chemical modification.
Fractionation is widely used in palm oil processing and plays a key role in producing stable and functional fat blends.
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How do I choose between hydrogenation, fractionation, and interesterification?
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The choice depends on your target product properties and regulatory requirements.
- Hydrogenation is effective for improving stability and hardness, but must be carefully controlled to avoid trans fat formation
- Fractionation is a physical process that preserves natural composition and is widely used for clean-label products
- Interesterification allows precise control of melting profiles without generating trans fats
In practice, modern fat processing often favors fractionation and interesterification combinations to meet both functional and health requirements.
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What is the difference between chemical and enzymatic interesterification?
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The main difference lies in reaction control, selectivity, and product quality.
- Chemical interesterification is widely used in industry due to its relatively simple process and lower investment cost. However, it is non-selective and rearranges fatty acids randomly.
- Enzymatic interesterification uses specific lipase enzymes to control the reaction more precisely. This allows targeted modification of triglyceride structure, resulting in better control of melting profile, improved product functionality, and often higher-value applications.
Choosing between the two depends on product requirements, cost considerations, and desired level of functional control.
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How does interesterification help reduce trans fats in oil modification?
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Interesterification allows producers to design fats with desired melting behavior without relying on hydrogenation, which is the main source of trans fat formation.
By combining interesterification with fractionation, it is possible to produce fats that meet functional requirements while complying with strict trans fat regulations.
This makes interesterification a key technology in modern healthy fat production.
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How do I evaluate an oil modification solution provider?
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Key evaluation criteria include:
- experience in fat processing technologies
- ability to design target fat functionality
- control of trans fat and product safety
- crystallization and texturization expertise
- successful industrial references
A strong supplier should demonstrate not only equipment capability, but also deep understanding of fat functionality and food applications.
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