{"id":10150,"date":"2026-03-17T12:44:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/from-seed-to-bottle-how-the-vegetable-oil-that-reaches-your-table-is-made\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T08:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:09:13","slug":"from-seed-to-bottle-how-the-vegetable-oil-that-reaches-your-table-is-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/from-seed-to-bottle-how-the-vegetable-oil-that-reaches-your-table-is-made\/","title":{"rendered":"From Seed to Bottle: How the Vegetable Oil That Reaches Your Table Is Made"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The production of vegetable oils, such as rapeseed and sunflower oil, is a process that combines modern technology with care for quality and nature. Every stage \u2013 from seed harvesting to final bottling \u2013 is crucial for the taste, nutritional value, and shelf life of the product. At Rafsol Group, we ensure that the process of vegetable oils production\u00a0 is carried out with maximum precision and respect for the raw materials that nature provides.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Harvesting and Rapaseed and Sunflower Seed Preparation<\/h2>\n

The process of vegetable oils production begins in the fields, where rapeseed and sunflower mature under natural conditions. Seeds are harvested at the optimal moment \u2013 when oil content is at its highest (minimum 37%) and moisture is optimal (below 9%). After harvesting, the seeds are cleaned of impurities such as dust, chaff, and stem residues, then dried to the appropriate moisture level, ensuring their stability and preventing oxidation processes. Only then do they enter storage facilities, ready for pressing.<\/p>\n

In Poland, rapeseed is the primary domestic raw material. According to data from the Polish Association of Oil Producers (PSPO), approximately 3,500 thousand tons of rapeseed were processed in Poland during the last season (2024\/2025).<\/p>\n

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Vegetable Oil Pressing<\/h2>\n

In the next stage, seeds enter the press. Oil can be extracted in two ways.<\/p>\n

Cold Vegetable Oil Pressing<\/h3>\n

Cold pressing<\/b>, where seeds are gently pressed at temperatures below 40\u00b0C. This process yields oil with a more distinctive taste, aroma, and high content of bioactive compounds \u2013 vitamin E, plant sterols, and omega-3 fatty acids. However, it is intended only for cold consumption and is not suitable for industrial production. Additionally, such oil has a much shorter shelf life, darker color, and sediment may occur.<\/p>\n

Hot Vegetable Oil Pressing<\/h3>\n

Hot pressing<\/b>, where the process takes place at higher temperatures (approximately 80\u2013100\u00b0C). This process is conducted in large facilities. It allows for increased efficiency and consequently lower production costs. Furthermore, oil subjected to hot pressing, after further processing (refining), is characterized by: long shelf life and high oxidation resistance, light and clear color, and neutral taste. After hot pressing, oil extraction from press cake occurs using organic solvents.<\/p>\n

Crude oil<\/h3>\n

After pressing, crude oil is produced, containing natural accompanying substances \u2013 phospholipids, free fatty acids, and pigments. To give it perfect clarity and neutral taste, it undergoes the next stage – refining.<\/p>\n

Vegetable Oil Refining<\/h2>\n

The refining process consists of several precise stages:<\/p>\n

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  • Reduction of free fatty acids using mild alkaline solutions<\/li>\n
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  • Removal of volatile aromatic compounds \u2013 the oil gains a delicate taste and aroma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Vegetable Oil Packaging<\/h2>\n

    The final stage is preparing the finished vegetable oil for shipment. Bottling into individual packages takes place at our modern, certified production facility in Zabrze. Rafsol Group offers rapeseed oil and sunflower oil – oils are packaged in 3, 5, and 10L bottles, 10L bag-in-box packaging, reusable 1000L IBC containers, or tanker deliveries.<\/p>\n

    The rapeseed and sunflower oils, as well as their blends, offered by Rafsol Group perform excellently in the kitchen \u2013 for frying, baking, and as a base for salads, sauces, and mayonnaise.<\/p>\n

    We believe that true quality begins in the field and ends in the bottle \u2013 that’s why we supervise every stage of production and work only with verified and certified suppliers, so that the oil reaching your hands combines natural origin, safety, and excellent taste.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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