What is RBD Oil

What is RBD Oil?

RBD oil stands for Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized oil.
It is edible oil that has gone through industrial refining to remove impurities, color, smell, and free fatty acids.

Common oils sold as RBD:

·  RBD Palm Oil

·  RBD Sunflower Oil

·  RBD Soybean Oil

·  RBD Canola Oil

·  RBD Groundnut Oil

RBD oils are neutral in taste, smell, and color, making them widely used in homes, hotels, bakeries, and food industries.

 RBD Oil Manufacturing Process (Step by Step)

 Refining (Neutralization)

·  Crude oil contains free fatty acids (FFA), gums, waxes, and dirt.

·  Oil is treated with alkali (caustic soda).

·  FFAs are removed as soap stock.

·  Result: cleaner, more stable oil.

 Purpose:
 Reduce acidity
 Improve shelf life

 Bleaching

·  Oil still has natural pigments (yellow/red).

·  Heated oil is mixed with bleaching earth or activated carbon.

·  Pigments, metals, and oxidation products are absorbed.

·  Oil is filtered.

 Purpose:
 Light, attractive color
 Remove impurities

 Deodorization

·  Oil still has odor and taste compounds.

·  High-temperature steam is passed under vacuum.

·  Volatile substances causing smell and taste are removed.

 Purpose:
 Odorless
 Tasteless
 Suitable for cooking & frying

 Final Output of RBD Oil

·  Clear, light-colored oil

·  Neutral taste & aroma

·  Long shelf life

·  High heat stability

 Advantages of RBD Oil

 Long shelf life
 No strong smell (good for all recipes)
 Stable at high temperatures (deep frying)
 Standard quality (same taste every batch)
 Affordable for mass consumption
 Widely accepted by food industries

 Disadvantages of RBD Oil

 Loses natural nutrients (vitamin E, antioxidants)
 No traditional aroma or flavor
 Highly processed
 Not considered “natural” or “cold-pressed”

 RBD Oil vs Cold-Pressed Oil (Quick Comparison)

 Where RBD Oil is Mostly Used

·  Hotels & restaurants

·  Bakeries & snacks

·  Packaged foods

·  Home cooking (urban households)

·  Frying & deep-frying

 Simple Summary

RBD oil is clean, neutral, long-lasting, and affordable — perfect for large-scale cooking — but it sacrifices natural nutrients and aroma.

If you want, I can also:

·  Compare RBD vs cold-pressed vs filtered oils

·  Explain RBD palm oil specifically

·  Help you decide which oil is best for Mr Kissan brand