Bleaching Earth

Bleaching earth is used in the refining of vegetable oils and animal fats for human con- sumption. The absorbent capacity of the bleaching earth removes the impurities and unwanted matter, such as colouring substances (carotenoids), soaps, proteins and others, found in oils and fats.

Usage:

Removing impurities like soap & trace metals without affecting appearance, flavour & nutritional properties of Oil.

Bleaching earth made of:

Bleaching earth is a very fine powder and its main component is silicon dioxide (∼57% and more depending on the type). It is prepared by treating montmorillonite clay (represented by Al₂O₃·4SiO₂·nH₂O) with mineral acids and by eluting basic components such as aluminium, iron and magnesium.

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