Deutsch: Gemüse / Español: Vegetal / Português: Vegetal / Français: Légume / Italiano: Vegetale /
In an industrial context, 'vegetable' typically refers to plant-based products that are grown, harvested, processed, and sold for use in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and textiles.
Here are some examples of different types of industrial vegetable products:
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Vegetable oils: These are oils that are extracted from various plant sources, including soybeans, sunflower seeds, canola, and palm. Vegetable oils are used in a variety of industrial applications, including food processing, biodiesel production, and as a feedstock for the chemical industry.
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Starches: These are carbohydrates that are extracted from plant sources, such as corn, potatoes, and wheat. Starches are used in a variety of industrial applications, including food processing, paper production, and textile manufacturing.
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Protein concentrates: These are plant-based proteins that are extracted from sources such as soybeans, peas, and lentils. Protein concentrates are used in a variety of industrial applications, including food processing, animal feed, and nutritional supplements.
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Fiber products: These are plant-based fibers that are extracted from sources such as cotton, flax, and hemp. Fiber products are used in a variety of industrial applications, including textile manufacturing, paper production, and building materials.
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Medicinal plants: These are plant-based products that are used for their medicinal properties. Examples include aloe vera, ginseng, and echinacea, which are used in various pharmaceutical and health products.
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Cosmetics: Many vegetable-based products are used in cosmetics and personal care products, such as avocado oil, shea butter, and coconut oil.
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Flavorings and colorings: Many vegetable-based products are used as natural flavorings and colorings in food and beverage products, such as beet juice for red coloring and turmeric for yellow coloring.
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Industrial crops: These are crops that are grown specifically for industrial use, such as jute, which is used to make burlap sacks, and rubber trees, which are used to produce natural rubber.