Use press cake – how to get the maximum out of your oil press

Introduction

In addition to the oil, oil pressing often underestimates an underestimated by-product: the press cake.

Many companies see it as waste – there is enormous potential here.


What is press cake?

Press cake is the solid material that remains after the pressing process.

It contains:

  • proteins
  • Roughage
  • residual oil

understand process:


Use as feed

The most common application is:

  • animal feed in agriculture

Benefits:

  • high nutritional value
  • economical
  • lasting

use in industry

Other options:

  • further processing
  • energy generation
  • additives

economic advantage

Press cake can:

  • sold
  • be used internally


Which seed makes which press cake?

The quality depends heavily on the seed.


Common mistakes

❌ Dispose of press cake

❌ Incorrect storage

❌ Do not use potential


conclusion

If you use press cake correctly, you significantly increase the profitability of your oil press.

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