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Degumming is a process that increases the phosphorus content in seed oils.
Degumming is a process that increases the phosphorus content in seed oils.
False
Canola is an oilseed crop created in the United States through crossbreeding of the rapeseed plant.
Canola is an oilseed crop created in the United States through crossbreeding of the rapeseed plant.
False
HDRD is produced from animal fats and vegetable oils that have not been refined in oil refineries.
HDRD is produced from animal fats and vegetable oils that have not been refined in oil refineries.
False
The purpose of Neutralization is to increase the concentration of free fatty acids.
The purpose of Neutralization is to increase the concentration of free fatty acids.
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Crushing/Grinding is a process that breaks down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
Crushing/Grinding is a process that breaks down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
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Anaerobic Digestion Process uses microorganisms that break down organic matter in the presence of oxygen.
Anaerobic Digestion Process uses microorganisms that break down organic matter in the presence of oxygen.
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Vegetable oil is a product of animal origin obtained by extracting the oil from seeds or fruits.
Vegetable oil is a product of animal origin obtained by extracting the oil from seeds or fruits.
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Some vegetable oil blends can be used in unmodified vehicles.
Some vegetable oil blends can be used in unmodified vehicles.
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The term 'vegetable' in vegetable oil refers to oils extracted from fruits only.
The term 'vegetable' in vegetable oil refers to oils extracted from fruits only.
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San Pablo Manufacturing Corporation is one of the top manufacturing companies of vegetable oil in the Philippines.
San Pablo Manufacturing Corporation is one of the top manufacturing companies of vegetable oil in the Philippines.
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Biodiesel is used in the same way as conventional petrol.
Biodiesel is used in the same way as conventional petrol.
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All plant-based oils are classified as vegetable oils.
All plant-based oils are classified as vegetable oils.
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Rapeseed oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
Rapeseed oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
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Canola oil has a high amount of saturated fat.
Canola oil has a high amount of saturated fat.
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Palm oil is naturally blue because it contains a high amount of beta-carotene.
Palm oil is naturally blue because it contains a high amount of beta-carotene.
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Oil palm trees are native to South-East Asia.
Oil palm trees are native to South-East Asia.
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Olive oil is extracted from the kernel of the olive tree.
Olive oil is extracted from the kernel of the olive tree.
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Canola oil has zero trans fat.
Canola oil has zero trans fat.
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Biofuels are a type of non-renewable energy source
Biofuels are a type of non-renewable energy source
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Ethanol was first isolated from wine in the 19th century
Ethanol was first isolated from wine in the 19th century
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Rudolf Diesel was the first person to use ethanol as a fuel in an internal combustion engine
Rudolf Diesel was the first person to use ethanol as a fuel in an internal combustion engine
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Henry Ford's Model T was designed to run exclusively on biofuels
Henry Ford's Model T was designed to run exclusively on biofuels
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The EPA promoted the production of biofuels on a commercial level in the 1980s
The EPA promoted the production of biofuels on a commercial level in the 1980s
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The production of biofuels reached 150 billion liters worldwide in 2010
The production of biofuels reached 150 billion liters worldwide in 2010
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Ethanol has a higher boiling point than water.
Ethanol has a higher boiling point than water.
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Transesterification involves mixing the feedstock with an acid and a catalyst in a reactor.
Transesterification involves mixing the feedstock with an acid and a catalyst in a reactor.
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The biodiesel production process includes refining, which involves washing, separation, and drying.
The biodiesel production process includes refining, which involves washing, separation, and drying.
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Glycerin is produced as a byproduct of biodiesel production and forms the upper layer after the reaction.
Glycerin is produced as a byproduct of biodiesel production and forms the upper layer after the reaction.
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Fractional distillation is used to separate ethanol from water in the distillation process.
Fractional distillation is used to separate ethanol from water in the distillation process.
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The catalyst used in transesterification is typically an acid.
The catalyst used in transesterification is typically an acid.
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Filtration is a process that involves the breakdown of complex organic molecules into simpler compounds.
Filtration is a process that involves the breakdown of complex organic molecules into simpler compounds.
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Anaerobic digestion produces biogas and digestate as end products.
Anaerobic digestion produces biogas and digestate as end products.
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Acidogenesis is the process where complex organic molecules are broken down into simpler compounds.
Acidogenesis is the process where complex organic molecules are broken down into simpler compounds.
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Microorganisms in anaerobic digestion require oxygen to break down organic matter.
Microorganisms in anaerobic digestion require oxygen to break down organic matter.
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Quality control involves testing refined biodiesel to ensure it meets quality standards.
Quality control involves testing refined biodiesel to ensure it meets quality standards.
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Biogas production occurs through aerobic digestion.
Biogas production occurs through aerobic digestion.
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