Rapeseed – sourcing close to home Rapeseed is an important raw material at AAK. Thanks to local seed suppliers and in-house processing, AAK can offer oils from traditional seeds and a range of speciality variants. Most of the rapeseed used by AAK’s products is grown in Sweden, where farms have increased their output in recent years. Through close cooperation with the farmers, AAK is able to maintain control of the entire value chain, from the production of raw material to finished products. The rapeseed meal that remains after oil extraction is used as animal feed. With a high oleic acid content, rapeseed oil has the lowest saturated fat content of all vegetable oils and is high in monounsaturated fatty acids. It also contains the essential fatty acids linoleic acid (Omega 6) and alpha-linolenic acid (Omega 3), as well as vitamin E (tocopherol) and vitamin K. Its nutritional and functional properties mean that rapeseed oil is ideal for use as a cooking oil or ingredient. Food applications range from mayonnaise and salad dressings to baby food. In margarines and bakery products, rapeseed oil ensures the right consistency and an improved nutritional profile. For high-temperature processes, high oleic acid-varieties of rapeseed are significantly more suitable. The advantages are a low saturated fat content together with good thermal and storage stability. 26
AAK - Sustainability Report 2014/2015
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