Extraction of Lycopenes from Tomato By-Products Using Supercritical Fluids

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 504 Extraction of Oil from Oilseeds using Supercritical Fluid Introduction The determination of oil in oilseeds is traditionally accomplished by soxhlet extraction with organic solvents. The solvent-based method remains the most commonly employed method because it is similar to…

SCF 522 Extraction of Irganox 1076 from Polystyrene Introduction Since the presence and amount of additives may affect a polymer’s performance, it is necessary to monitor additive concentrations for QC. Traditionally, additives are extracted from the polymer by methods that…

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…