In the edible oil processing industry, there’s a well-known saying: “70% of the yield comes from pretreatment; 30% comes from pressing.” It means that the final oil yield largely depends on what happens before the oilseeds ever reach the press—the pretreatment stage. Whether y…

Flaxseed (also known as linseed) is hailed as “land-based deep-sea fish oil,” with its α-linolenic acid (ALA) content reaching over 50%, making it a recognized high-value healthy oil source. However, linolenic acid is highly heat-sensitive – exceeding the critical temperature will c…