{"id":10803,"date":"2026-07-06T08:40:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/refined-rapeseed-oil-properties-smoke-point-and-industrial-applications\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T20:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T20:52:42","slug":"refined-rapeseed-oil-properties-smoke-point-and-industrial-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/refined-rapeseed-oil-properties-smoke-point-and-industrial-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Refined rapeseed oil \u2013 properties, smoke point and industrial applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10803\" class=\"elementor elementor-10803 elementor-10580\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6aa6e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a6aa6e6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9351710 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9351710\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><b>Refined rapeseed oil<\/b> is the most widely used type of rapeseed oil in the food industry and in catering \u2013 obtained through a multi-stage refining process that neutralises the taste, odour and colour of the crude oils while raising its thermal stability and shelf life. Rafsol Group produces and supplies refined rapeseed oil to B2B customers in 26 European countries.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8cfaa4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f8cfaa4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57576f0 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile aleft elementor-widget-image-box wgl-image-box wgl-view-default button-left elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"57576f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;wgl_fade_up&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100}\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><a class=\"wgl-infobox__link\" href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/offer\/oils-for-frying-and-salads\/\"><\/a><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-right\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-media_wrapper\"><span class=\"media-wrapper img-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-image-box_img\"><span ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/oleje-do-smazenia-salatek-ikonka-2-300x214.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-6850\" alt=\"Oleje do sma\u017cenia i sa\u0142atek dla produkcji spo\u017cywczej\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/oleje-do-smazenia-salatek-ikonka-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/oleje-do-smazenia-salatek-ikonka-2.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-3e07555\">Oils for frying and salads<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><div  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button \"><div class=\"button__content\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\"> <span class=\"read-more-icon read-more-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 7.99999C0 7.70162 0.118527 7.41547 0.329505 7.20449C0.540484 6.99351 0.826631 6.87499 1.125 6.87499H14.1593L9.3285 2.04649C9.11726 1.83524 8.99858 1.54873 8.99858 1.24999C8.99858 0.951242 9.11726 0.664732 9.3285 0.453487C9.53974 0.242242 9.82625 0.123566 10.125 0.123566C10.4237 0.123566 10.7103 0.242242 10.9215 0.453487L17.6715 7.20349C17.7763 7.30799 17.8594 7.43213 17.9161 7.56881C17.9728 7.70549 18.002 7.85201 18.002 7.99999C18.002 8.14796 17.9728 8.29449 17.9161 8.43116C17.8594 8.56784 17.7763 8.69199 17.6715 8.79649L10.9215 15.5465C10.7103 15.7577 10.4237 15.8764 10.125 15.8764C9.82625 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href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/offer\/oils-for-frying-and-salads\/\"><\/a><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-top\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-media_wrapper\"><span class=\"media-wrapper img-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-image-box_img\"><span ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/oleje-do-smazenia-salatek-ikonka-2-300x214.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-6850\" alt=\"Oleje do sma\u017cenia i sa\u0142atek dla produkcji spo\u017cywczej\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/oleje-do-smazenia-salatek-ikonka-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/oleje-do-smazenia-salatek-ikonka-2.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-3e07555\">Oils for frying and salads<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><div  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button \"><div class=\"button__content\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\"> <span class=\"read-more-icon read-more-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 7.99999C0 7.70162 0.118527 7.41547 0.329505 7.20449C0.540484 6.99351 0.826631 6.87499 1.125 6.87499H14.1593L9.3285 2.04649C9.11726 1.83524 8.99858 1.54873 8.99858 1.24999C8.99858 0.951242 9.11726 0.664732 9.3285 0.453487C9.53974 0.242242 9.82625 0.123566 10.125 0.123566C10.4237 0.123566 10.7103 0.242242 10.9215 0.453487L17.6715 7.20349C17.7763 7.30799 17.8594 7.43213 17.9161 7.56881C17.9728 7.70549 18.002 7.85201 18.002 7.99999C18.002 8.14796 17.9728 8.29449 17.9161 8.43116C17.8594 8.56784 17.7763 8.69199 17.6715 8.79649L10.9215 15.5465C10.7103 15.7577 10.4237 15.8764 10.125 15.8764C9.82625 15.8764 9.53974 15.7577 9.3285 15.5465C9.11726 15.3352 8.99858 15.0487 8.99858 14.75C8.99858 14.4512 9.11726 14.1647 9.3285 13.9535L14.1593 9.12499H1.125C0.826631 9.12499 0.540484 9.00646 0.329505 8.79548C0.118527 8.58451 0 8.29836 0 7.99999Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"button__text\">View offer<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb6a17e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb6a17e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refined rapeseed oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most widely used type of rapeseed oil in the food industry and in catering \u2013 obtained through a multi-stage refining process that neutralises the taste, odour and colour of the crude oils while raising its thermal stability and shelf life. Rafsol Group produces and supplies refined rapeseed oil to B2B customers in 26 European countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rapeseed oil refining<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers the stages of degumming, neutralisation, bleaching and deodorisation \u2013 the result is a raw material with a neutral flavour profile, light colour and high oxidative stability, ready for industrial and catering applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The smoke point of rapeseed frying oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is approximately 230\u00b0C \u2013 which makes it a thermally stable vegetable oil available on the wholesale market and ideally suited to high-temperature frying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refined rapeseed oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is commonly used both in catering and in the food industry \u2013 as a base for frying fats, a raw material for processed food production and a component of oil blends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question of <\/span><b>whether refined rapeseed oil is healthy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a complex answer \u2013 refining reduces the content of certain bioactive compounds but retains the favourable fatty acid profile; we discuss this in detail in a separate article.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refined rapeseed oil is available from Rafsol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 3 l, 5 l and 10 l PET bottles, 1000 l IBC containers and in tanker deliveries \u2013 with certification options, Halal and Kosher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Refined rapeseed oil \u2013 how does it differ from unrefined oil?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Refined rapeseed oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is produced from crude rapeseed oil subjected to an industrial purification process that removes the accompanying substances affecting the taste, odour, colour and shelf life of the oil. Before it enters refining, crude rapeseed oil contains phospholipids, free fatty acids, chlorophyll pigments, oxidation products and odour compounds which, in unrefined form, limit the scope for industrial use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key differences between refined and unrefined oil:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Property<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Refined rapeseed oil<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Unrefined (crude) oil<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taste and odour<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neutral<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pronounced, characteristic<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colour<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light straw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark yellow to greenish-brown<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoke point<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 230\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">130\u2013160\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxidative stability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shelf life<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold and hot: industry, catering, frying<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold applications only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Refined rapeseed oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is widely used across industry \u2013 unlike cold-pressed oils, which, owing to their low thermal stability and short shelf life, have limited technological application at B2B scale. Rafsol Group supplies refined rapeseed oil exclusively \u2013 no cold-pressed oils, as these do not fit the profile of industrial production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><em>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/how-is-rapeseed-oil-made-rapeseed-oil-production-step-by-step\/\"><strong>How Is Rapeseed Oil Made<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Refined rapeseed oil \u2013 composition and properties<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined rapeseed oil retains the favourable fatty acid profile of the crude oil \u2013 a high content of monounsaturated oleic acid (55\u201365%), a low content of saturated fatty acids (below 7%) and a favourable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio (approximately 1:2). The refining process does not alter this profile \u2013 it affects only the taste, odour, colour and thermal stability of the oil, which we describe in more detail in the next section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The full fatty acid breakdown, nutritional values and industrial applications of rapeseed oil are described in detail in the article:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/rapeseed-oil-properties-composition-nutritional-values-and-industrial-applications\/\"><strong>Rapeseed oil properties \u2013 composition, nutritional values and industrial applications<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10060 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jak-powtaje-olej-roslinny-ikona.jpg\" alt=\"Refined rapeseed oil \u2013 composition and properties\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jak-powtaje-olej-roslinny-ikona.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jak-powtaje-olej-roslinny-ikona-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jak-powtaje-olej-roslinny-ikona-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jak-powtaje-olej-roslinny-ikona-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Smoke point of refined rapeseed oil \u2013 a key technological parameter<\/h2>\n<p><b>The smoke point of refined rapeseed oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is approximately <\/span><b>230\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is one of the highest figures among commonly used vegetable oils. This parameter carries direct technological significance \u2013 it defines the upper limit for the safe use of the oil in thermal processes, above which fat breakdown occurs, along with the formation of volatile compounds, including acrolein, and of oxidation products such as free radicals. These processes lead to a deterioration in sensory characteristics and a reduction in the nutritional value of the finished product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such a high smoke point in refined rapeseed oil results primarily from the refining process \u2013 removing free fatty acids and accompanying substances, which are the first link in thermal degradation, raises the stability of the product by several dozen degrees compared with the unrefined version.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The smoke point of refined rapeseed oil and raw material selection for the process<\/h3>\n<p><b>The smoke point of refined rapeseed oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 220\u2013230\u00b0C allows it to be used in deep-fat frying (fryers, industrial frying kettles), griddle frying and blanching. The temperatures typically applied in these processes fall within the range of 160\u2013190\u00b0C, which provides an adequate safety margin relative to the smoke point of fresh oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By way of comparison, standard (linoleic) sunflower oil has a smoke point of approximately 200\u2013220\u00b0C, whereas cold-pressed oils often begin to smoke and degrade at 130\u2013160\u00b0C. In industrial practice, <\/span><b>refined rapeseed oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most frequently selected frying media precisely because it combines a high smoke point with a low unit price and wide availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is worth remembering, however, that the smoke point values quoted apply to fresh oil \u2013 every subsequent use in the frying process lowers the stability Monitoring the TPM (total polar materials) indicator makes it possible to control oil life within the production process. We devote a separate item in the Knowledge Base to oxidative stability and the life of frying fats:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/frying-fat-how-to-select-the-right-frying-medium-and-where-to-buy-foodservice-frying-fats\/\"><strong>Frying fat \u2013 how to select the right frying medium and where to buy foodservice frying fats<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9632 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Targi-Eurogastro-WOrld-Hotel-2026-cover.jpg\" alt=\"The smoke point of refined rapeseed oil and raw material selection for the process\" width=\"1200\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Targi-Eurogastro-WOrld-Hotel-2026-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Targi-Eurogastro-WOrld-Hotel-2026-cover-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Targi-Eurogastro-WOrld-Hotel-2026-cover-1024x419.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Targi-Eurogastro-WOrld-Hotel-2026-cover-768x314.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Refined rapeseed oil for frying \u2013 applications in catering and the food industry<\/h2>\n<p><b>Refined rapeseed oil used for frying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in practice the most common application of this product \u2013 both in catering and in the food industry. A high smoke point, neutral taste, availability in wholesale formats and a competitive price make it the dominant choice in the deep-frying and shallow-frying categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal industrial and catering applications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fryers and industrial frying kettles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 frying chips, breaded meat and fish products, doughnuts and angel wings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Griddle and wok frying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 restaurants, canteens, industrial catering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Production of ready-made frying fats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a base for frying blends containing rapeseed oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Production of canned goods and ready meals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 as a frying medium for ingredients or as a recipe component<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Frying snacks and crisps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 used in blends with high-oleic sunflower oil or as a standalone oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Production of mayonnaise, sauces and dressings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 as a base raw material in emulsion formulations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For customers in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/offer\/horeca\/\"><strong>HoReCa<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0segments, refined rapeseed oil is the most frequently ordered product across the entire oil range.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Is refined rapeseed oil healthy?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Is refined rapeseed oil healthy?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This question regularly arises in a purchasing context among both consumers and professional buyers in the food sector. The current state of knowledge indicates that the refining process does not fundamentally change the favourable fatty acid profile of rapeseed oil, although it does lead to a partial reduction in certain bioactive compounds such as tocopherols, phytosterols and phenolic compounds, which are present in larger quantities in unrefined oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9832 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/olej-rzepakowy-wlasciwosci-zastosowania-przemyslowe-ikona-2.jpg\" alt=\"Is refined rapeseed oil healthy?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/olej-rzepakowy-wlasciwosci-zastosowania-przemyslowe-ikona-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/olej-rzepakowy-wlasciwosci-zastosowania-przemyslowe-ikona-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/olej-rzepakowy-wlasciwosci-zastosowania-przemyslowe-ikona-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/olej-rzepakowy-wlasciwosci-zastosowania-przemyslowe-ikona-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Refined rapeseed oil retains the most important nutritional characteristics:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a favourable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio (approximately 1:2)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a low content of saturated fatty acids (below 7%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the presence of vitamin E (tocopherols, albeit in smaller quantities than in crude oil)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refining, on the other hand, removes accompanying substances \u2013 including free fatty acids, phospholipids, pigments, compounds responsible for undesirable aromas and some of the antinutritional compounds present in the raw material \u2013 whose presence in crude rapeseed oil is undesirable both technologically and nutritionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The subject of the health properties of rapeseed oil \u2013 together with a comparison with other vegetable oils and a discussion of its composition in a nutritional context \u2013 is covered in detail in the article:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/is-rapeseed-oil-healthy-nutritional-properties-cholesterol-and-the-facts-about-refining\/\"><strong>Is Rapeseed Oil Healthy?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Refined rapeseed oil \u2013 available wholesale packaging<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined rapeseed oil is available from Rafsol Group across the full range of wholesale formats. Refined rapeseed oil in 3 l and 5 l PET bottles is dedicated to catering and <a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/offer\/horeca\/\"><strong>HoReCa<\/strong><\/a> (pallets of 648 l and 600 l), refined rapeseed oil in 10 l offers the most favourable unit cost in the bottle segment (pallet of 720 l), while refined rapeseed oil in 1000 l IBC containers and tanker deliveries (from approximately 20,000 l) serve industrial customers with higher requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10526 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olej-rzepakowy-rafinowany-butelki-3l-5l-10l-IBC-rafsol-group-ikona.jpg\" alt=\"Refined rapeseed oil \u2013 available wholesale packaging\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olej-rzepakowy-rafinowany-butelki-3l-5l-10l-IBC-rafsol-group-ikona.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olej-rzepakowy-rafinowany-butelki-3l-5l-10l-IBC-rafsol-group-ikona-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olej-rzepakowy-rafinowany-butelki-3l-5l-10l-IBC-rafsol-group-ikona-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olej-rzepakowy-rafinowany-butelki-3l-5l-10l-IBC-rafsol-group-ikona-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A detailed overview of all formats, pallet capacities and order conditions is available in the article:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/rapeseed-oil-wholesale-3-l-5-l-and-10-l-bottles-1000-l-ibc-and-tanker-deliveries\/\"><strong>Rapeseed oil wholesale \u2013 3 l, 5 l and 10 l bottles, 1000 l IBC and tanker deliveries<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Refined rapeseed oil \u2013 manufacturer and wholesale purchase<\/h2>\n<p><b>Rafsol Group is a manufacturer of refined rapeseed oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offering direct supply to B2B customers in Poland and 26 European countries. Buying directly from the manufacturer means no distribution margin, the option to agree the technical parameters of the oils and access to a full certification package.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> refined rapeseed oil \u2013 wide availability, fast lead times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rafsol Group offers non-GMO versions only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/quality-matters-halal-and-kosher-certifications-as-a-response-to-diverse-market-needs\/\"><b>Halal and Kosher certificates<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 for exporters serving markets that require religious certification<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private label<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/offer\/dedicated-solutions\/\"><strong>refined rapeseed oil under the customer\u2019s own brand<\/strong><\/a>, in any bottle format<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>How does refined rapeseed oil differ from cold-pressed oil?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold-pressed rapeseed oil is produced by mechanically pressing the seeds without heating \u2013 it retains more bioactive compounds but has a low smoke point (approximately 130\u2013160\u00b0C), a short shelf life and a pronounced taste. Refined rapeseed oil undergoes a multi-stage purification process that raises the smoke point to approximately 230\u00b0C, neutralises taste and odour and significantly extends shelf life. Only refined oil is used in industrial and catering applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What is the smoke point of refined rapeseed oil?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smoke point of refined rapeseed oil is approximately 230\u00b0C, depending on the quality of the raw material, the degree of refining and the method used to determine this parameter. It is one of the highest figures among popular vegetable oils, which makes it ideally suited to deep-fat frying and other high-temperature thermal processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is refined rapeseed oil suitable for deep-fat frying?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2013 a high smoke point, neutral taste and relatively low wholesale price make refined rapeseed oil one of the most frequently used frying media in catering and the food industry. It performs well both in catering fryers and in industrial frying kettles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is refined rapeseed oil healthy?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refining does not significantly alter the favourable fatty acid profile of rapeseed oil \u2013 the low content of saturated fatty acids and the favourable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio are retained. Refining does, however, reduce some bioactive compounds (tocopherols, phytosterols and phenolic compounds), while at the same time increasing the stability and shelf life of the oil. A detailed discussion of this subject can be found in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/is-rapeseed-oil-healthy-nutritional-properties-cholesterol-and-the-facts-about-refining\/\"><strong>Is Rapeseed Oil Healthy?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>In what packaging is refined rapeseed oil available from Rafsol?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rafsol Group supplies refined rapeseed oil in 3 l, 5 l and 10 l PET bottles (pallet deliveries), 1000 l IBC containers and tanker deliveries for large industrial customers. A full overview of formats and delivery conditions is available in the article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/rapeseed-oil-wholesale-3-l-5-l-and-10-l-bottles-1000-l-ibc-and-tanker-deliveries\/\"><strong>Rapeseed oil wholesale \u2013 3 l, 5 l and 10 l bottles, 1000 l IBC and tanker deliveries<\/strong><\/a>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is refined rapeseed oil available in a non-GMO version or with Halal and Kosher certification?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2013 Rafsol Group offers refined rapeseed oil in a non-GMO version and in a <a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/quality-matters-halal-and-kosher-certifications-as-a-response-to-diverse-market-needs\/\"><strong>Halal and Kosher certified version<\/strong><\/a>. The choice of certification affects pricing and lead times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a refined rapeseed oil manufacturer with an offer matched to the scale of your production? Submit an enquiry \u2013 we will quote the feedstock in your chosen packaging format, advise on the selection of certification and guide you through the entire process from sample to regular supply. <a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/quote-request\/\"><strong>Submit an enquiry<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/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":"<p>Refined rapeseed oil is the most widely used type of rapeseed oil in the food industry and in catering \u2013 obtained through a multi-stage refining process that neutralises the taste, odour and colour of the crude oils while raising its thermal stability and shelf life. 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