Current Status of Uzbekistan’s Fat-and-Oil Industry and the Application Potential of Magnesium Silicate-Based Refining Technology for Used Cooking Oil

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the current status of Uzbekistan's fat-and-oil industry and the feasibility of magnesium silicate technology for refining used cooking oil.
• Analyzed the current state of Uzbekistan's oil industry and regulatory conditions.
• Evaluated the application of magnesium silicate-based adsorption refining technology on local used cooking oil.
• Conducted experiments to measure the effectiveness of magnesium silicate on free fatty acid removal and color improvement.
• Both types of commercial magnesium silicate showed effectiveness in removing free fatty acids and improving color.
• A removal rate of 64.78% for free fatty acids and 82.7% for color was observed in fish cooking oil samples.
• The technology proved to be efficient and practical for use in developing countries like Uzbekistan.

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