Sunflower Oil Production Quiz

How many sunflowers are needed to produce 16 ounces of oil?

• 10 to 15

• 20 to 25

• 30 to 35

• 40 to 45

What is the purpose of the magnetic separators in the cleaning process?

• To dry the seeds

• To remove dust and leaves

• To wash the seeds

• To catch metal fragments

What happens to the seeds in the steam cooker?

• They are washed

• They are cooled

• Their cell walls break down

• They are pressed into oil

What is the first step in the oil extraction process?

• Degumming

• Mechanical pressing

• Solvent extraction

• Bleaching

What is the purpose of degumming in the refining process?

• To deodorize the oil

• To bleach the oil

• To remove phosphatides and gummy materials

• To remove free fatty acids

What is the role of the alkali solution in the refining process?

• To remove color

• To neutralize free fatty acids

• To add flavor

• To increase oil yield

What does the bleaching process remove from the oil?

• Metal fragments

• Water

• Acids

• Pigments and impurities

What is the purpose of deodorization in the refining process?

• To remove unwanted aromas

• To remove color

• To add nutrients

• To increase shelf life

What ensures the quality of the sunflower oil before bottling?

• Mechanical pressing

• Laboratory testing

• Steam cooking

• Magnetic separation

What information is included on the label of each bottle of sunflower oil?

• Oil yield percentage

• Nutritional facts

• Harvest date

• Batch number for traceability