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Like clockwork: a seminar of EFKO Group of Companies on frying oils was held in Moscow

09.03.2023
Like clockwork: a seminar of EFKO Group of Companies on frying oils was held in Moscow
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French fries, pasties, donuts, chak-chak ... Frying oil is the key to a crispy golden crust. How to choose the right cooking oil and how to avoid mistakes when using it? The technologists of the oil and fat division spoke about this during a seminar for partners, which was held at the Food of the Future R&D center.

Deep-fried products are our forte, in 2022 most large catering chains switched to EFKO oils. Now we are happy to meet with technologists and heads of enterprises to sort out all the issues that relate to the production of fried products.

In the production of cooking oil, we always start with an analysis of the raw materials - the vegetable oils that we will use. We take samples and evaluate. The raw material is then sent to production. Before shipment to partners, cooking oil is checked by a tasting commission. Taste, aroma. The tasting is blind - all samples are encrypted. We check the physico-chemical parameters - this is already in the laboratory. Moreover, we test deep-fryers – we fry the products and see how the oil behaves during the frying process.

“We have committed ourselves to making the production chain completely transparent - from raw materials to finished products, - notes Svetlana Babicheva, technologist at EFKO Group. - only products that meet all quality and safety requirements.”

One of the most common questions among manufacturers is how to slow down oil oxidation? Choose a frying oil with antioxidants. There are many types: synthetic, based on vitamins and plant extracts, such as rosemary extract. We produce frying oils with natural antioxidants based on tocopherol and ascorbic acid.

Smoke generation is a common problem in deep frying. Smoke appears for various reasons: the temperature is too high, there are crumbs from the previous frying in the deep fryer, the oil is not filtered or simply used too long.

You can check the condition of the oil using indicator test strips, portable deep-frying instruments, or a laboratory method.

 “The method of assessing oil using indicator test strips is easy to use and does not require special education,” - notes Sofya Tokar, technologist at EFKO Group. - You can also use the Testo appliance - you just need to lower it into the fryer. Evaluation of oil quality and temperature takes only 20 seconds. When the oil needs to be changed, it will show critical values. The most accurate method, of course, is laboratory: determination of acid, peroxide and anisidine numbers. Such an assessment should be carried out by a specialist with specialized education, this method requires more time.”

Our experts demonstrated to the partners the quality of Oilmix frying oil from EFKO - they fried cronuts - puff donuts and donuts - yeast doughnuts. "Oilmix" not only withstands a large number of roasts, but also helps to get a golden crust, emphasizes the taste and aroma of products.

“This year, our frying oil Oilmix received a gold medal in the Best Product competition at the PRODEXPO-2023 food exhibition, - said Yulia Grigorova, Deputy Director of the Oil and Fat Division for Margarine products of EFKO Group of Companies. – This award is one of the most honorable for manufacturers, and the quality mark is a competitive advantage in the market. We offer partners a full range of technology support, including educational events such as today's meeting. Together we find optimal solutions that help create new delicious products.”

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Dear partners!

In order to improve EFKO products and quality of service, as well as to better meet your needs, we ask you to answer a few questions.

In the Alekseevskaya Sloboda of the Belgorod province, where in the late 1820s, sunflower oil was produced for the first time in the Russian Empire, and the first oil mill in Russia was built.

During the years of the First World War, and then the Civil War, production was completely stopped. The restoration of the plant began only in 1923. The main focus of its work remained the processing of coriander and anise. In 1936, the second oil extraction plant in all of Russia was built in Alekseevka. Later, both enterprises were merged into one of the largest essential oil extraction complexes in the Soviet Union.

During the Great Patriotic War, the complex was almost destroyed. Restoration work, which began in 1943, continued until the end of 1948. In the post-war period, comprehensive reconstruction was carried out on many sections using the latest technological advancements. By the 1970s, the Alekseevsky essential oil extraction complex produced up to 80% of the world's coriander oil. For its achievements in production development, the development and implementation of advanced technology, by decree of August 14, 1972, the Supreme Soviet of the USSR awarded the plant the Order of the Badge of Honor.

Unfortunately, in the 1990s, the enterprise that brought fame and wealth to the people of Alekseevka fell into decline and practically collapsed. The revival of the enterprise began in 1994 with the arrival of a new team and the creation of the EFCO Group.

The enterprise underwent large-scale modernization of production and established a new management system. The company decided to return to its roots and resume the production of sunflower oil. Later, EFCO expanded the range and volume of products.

In 2002, a new business direction was opened, and the most modern plant for the production of specialized fats and margarines for the food industry, EFCO Food Ingredients, was launched in the city of Alekseevka, Belgorod region. A scientific and production laboratory was established at the plant, equipped to control product quality at all stages of production and conduct in-depth scientific research.

In 2002–2003, EFCO technologists mastered the most environmentally friendly process of vegetable oil processing – the 'dry' fractionation method, applied the technology of physical refining of oils and fats, and managed to create Russia's first cocoa butter substitute 'Ecolad,' milk fat substitute 'Ecolact,' solid confectionery fat 'Ekond,' soft confectionery fat 'Ekonfe,' universal margarines 'Ecouniversal,' frying shortenings 'Ecofri,' and the first domestic fats with minimal trans-isomers content – confectionery fats 'Econat.'

In 2005, the R&D center of the fats and oils division was created based on EFCO Food Ingredients, consisting of the Applied Research Center and the Pilot Plant Department. The center’s specialists are engaged in developing and testing fat products for healthy eating lines and innovative recipes, taking into account the needs of manufacturers.

In 2006, the company was the first in Russia to successfully pass an audit for compliance with the quality and safety requirements of the BRC (Global Standard for Food Safety) and the International Food Standard (IFS). Is this information relevant?

In 2008, the second plant for the production of specialized fats and margarines was launched in the port of Taman in the Krasnodar Territory, and the only deep-water sea terminal for food cargo in Russia was built.

The following year, the plant successfully passed certification for compliance with the quality and safety requirements of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the International Food Standard (IFS). International auditors awarded the company the highest compliance level – Grade AA. Is this information relevant?

In 2014, the company’s technologists created the first domestic equivalent of cocoa butter.

In 2015, the EFCO Group launched a project to create a unique fats and oils cluster in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Thanks to production modernization and the transfer of global technologies, the production of specialized fats and margarines meeting the highest international standards was established in a short time.

In 2016, EFCO opened its fourth site for the production of specialized fats and margarines at the Evdakovsky fats and oils plant in the Voronezh region.

In 2021, production capacity at the Taman port facility was increased – launching the world's first 'million-ton plant' for the production of specialized fats and margarines. Do we need this?

In 2023, the company launched the only shea nut processing plant in Russia.

Thanks to R&D and significant investments by domestic producers in developing their own infrastructure, primarily by EFCO, the share of imported producers in the Russian food ingredients market has decreased from 49% to 9% over the past 15 years and continues to decline.

Almost 200 years later, Alekseevka remains the largest center for vegetable oil processing in the country.

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