Crude sunflower oil for refining
Crude sunflower oil is the unrefined oil obtained from pressing sunflower seeds. It is bought by refiners and industrial processors that refine, bleach and deodorize it themselves. SUNVORA distributes crude sunflower oil of Ukrainian origin in bulk.
Crude versus refined
| Feature | Crude | Refined |
|---|---|---|
| Processing | Unrefined, as obtained from pressing | Refined, bleached and deodorized |
| Buyer | Refiners and industrial processors | Distributors, food industry, retail |
| Format | Bulk | Bulk or PET bottles |
| Flavor and color | Characteristic odor, darker color | Neutral, light color |
Typical parameters (indicative)
| Parameter | Typical value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Ukraine | |
| Free fatty acids (as oleic acid) | Up to about 2 % | Drives refining loss |
| Peroxide value | ≤ 10 meq O₂/kg | |
| Moisture and volatile matter | ≤ 0.3 % | |
| Insoluble impurities | ≤ 0.1 % | |
| Phosphorus (gums) | Agreed per contract | Depends on degumming |
| Colour | Golden to dark yellow |
What refiners check
- Free fatty acids and the resulting refining loss.
- Phosphorus and gums, which define the degumming needed.
- Wax content, relevant if the oil will be winterized.
- Moisture and impurities, colour and peroxide value.
Formats and minimum order
Crude sunflower oil is supplied in bulk: flexitank, ISO tank or drums. Drums start from one pallet; flexitank and ISO tank are ordered by the container. See bulk supply for capacities and how a shipment works.
Documents that accompany a shipment
Every order is documented so that your customs broker, quality team and auditors can verify what they receive. The basic set is:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the batch, reporting parameters such as acidity, peroxide value, moisture and purity.
- Certificate of origin (Ukraine).
- Phytosanitary certificate, when the destination country requires it.
- Commercial invoice and packing list.
- Transport document (bill of lading, CMR or equivalent for the mode of transport).
What to send to receive a quotation
The more precise the request, the faster the offer. Please include:
- Destination country and city or port.
- Product: refined, crude or high oleic.
- Format and quantity: pallets of PET bottles, drums, ISO tank or flexitank.
- Preferred Incoterms® 2020 rule and payment terms.
- Documents or certificates required by your market.
- Target delivery window.
Send it through the quotation form. To understand how the offer is built, read how quotations and Incoterms work.
Frequently asked questions
Is crude sunflower oil edible as it is?
Crude oil is intended for refining. It is normally purchased by processors that refine it before it reaches consumers.
In which formats is crude oil supplied?
In bulk: flexitank, ISO tank or drums.
Which parameters matter most when buying crude oil?
Free fatty acids, phosphorus, moisture and impurities, because they determine refining loss and process cost.
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