MANUFACTURING


In this section:

 Six sections explaining the processes involved in the extracting and refining of oil, the manufacture of margarine and spreads (including the labelling and packaging of products) and the use of margarine and spreads which in turn can be used as ingredients in many food products
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Raw materials are selected-
trees, crops,
oilseeds, 
fish oils and
animal fats

 _

The raw
materials go
through the
extracting 
and refining 
process

 _ The refined
oils can be
bottled and
used as a
food ingredient		 _ The refined oils can 
undergo
further
processing to produce
margarine 
and spreads		 _ A wide range of margarine
and spreads
are available
for many
uses		 _ Margarine and spreads are used as
ingredients in
many food
products e.g.
bread, cakes
and biscuits		  


In the manufacture of margarine and spreads, the main ingredient (oil) originates from a primary source material. It then undergoes primary and secondary processing to produce margarine.

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