Oil Reduction of Whole Pecans by Supercritical Fluid Extraction

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 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 533 Selective Extraction of Fatty Acids and Carotenoids from Microalgae Introduction Spirulina maxima, a type of microalgae, is of great interest to the cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical industries due to its chemical composition. The blue-green cyanobacterium is a source…