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Is Biodiesel the same thing as raw vegatable?

April 26, 2017biodiesel raw thing vegatable

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Is Biodiesel the same thing as raw vegatable?

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No! Biodiesel is produced from any fat or oil such as tallow, soybean and canola oil, through a refinery process called trans-esterification. This process is a reaction of the oil with an alcohol to remove the glycerin, which is a by-product of Biodiesel production. Fuel-grade Biodiesel must be produced to strict industry specifications (ASTM D6751) in order to insure proper performance. Raw vegetable oil cannot meet Biodiesel fuel specifications, it is not registered with the Department of the Environment & Heritage (DEH), and it is not a legal motor fuel.