Extraction of Oil from Oilseeds using Supercritical Fluid

SCF 507 Extraction of Fat from Meat Using Supercritical Fluids Introduction The extraction of fat in meat is traditionally conducted in the quality control laboratory by the soxhlet extraction technique. If food samples contain lipids bound to membranes, the lipids…

SCF 518 Extraction of Rosehip Seed Oil Using Supercritical Fluids Introduction Rosehip oil is a valuable natural product for the cosmetic industry, yet conventional methods of extraction are often time consuming and rely heavily on the use of chemical solvents.…

SCF 519 Extraction of Lycopenes from Tomato By-Products Using Supercritical Fluids Introduction Tomatoes contain a high concentration of carotenoids and lycopenes, significant amounts of which are found in the skins of the tomatoes. Lycopenes are valued for their important antioxidant…

SCF 503 Fat Extraction from Chocolate Products Introduction Gravimetric fat determinations in the chocolate industry are normally performed using a soxhlet apparatus with petroleum ether. In addition, specialized equipment and methods have been developed to determine fat content in a…