Deoiled
Deoiled is a descriptor used for material from which oil has been removed. In food processing and agriculture, the term most often applies to seeds, kernels, or their meals left after oil extraction. The resulting deoiled product is typically higher in protein and fiber than the original seed, while containing little to no oil.
Oil removal is accomplished by mechanical pressing, such as expeller or screw pressing, or by solvent extraction,
Deoiled meals and cakes are widely used as protein-rich animal feed for livestock and poultry, and as
Quality and safety considerations include potential residual solvent, which must be limited to meet safety standards.
See also: defatted, defatting, oil extraction, meal, cake (by-product).