As the name suggests this process is meant for the removal of odor. Every vegetable oil has its own distinct natural odor. During neutralization and bleaching, unpleasant odors are imparted in the oil, thereby making it essential to remove this odor. Deodorization is essentially a process to remove odiferous matter. The operation is carried out at a high temperature by injecting open steam and maintaining high pressure at which time all odoriferous matter is distilled and removed to barometric condensers through a vacuum system. The resultant oil is odorless –
deodorized oil.
