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Cleaner lipid processing: Supercritical carbon dioxide (Sc-CO2) and short path distillation.
Inga Grigaliūnaitė1, Maria-Victoria Ruiz-Méndez2
1FeyeCon D&I B.V., Weesp, The Netherlands.
Advances in Food and Nutrition Research
|July 29, 2023
Summary
Supercritical fluids (Sc) and short path distillation (SPD) offer solvent-free lipid processing. Advances in technology may enable wider application for high-value, temperature-sensitive products.
Area of Science:
- Lipid processing technologies
- Green chemistry applications
- Environmental impact reduction
Background:
- Growing demand for sustainable production methods in the lipid industry.
- Need for environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional solvent-based chemical processes.
- Limitations of current supercritical fluid (Sc) and short path distillation (SPD) technologies, including high operating costs and application to niche, high-value products.
Approach:
- Comprehensive literature review on Sc fluids and SPD for lipid applications.
- Focus on lipid extraction, micronization, and fractionation.
- Analysis of compound separation capabilities, including deacidification and purification of acylglycerols.
Key Points:
- Sc fluids and SPD are key solvent-free technologies for lipid processing.
- These methods are effective for high-value, temperature-sensitive compounds.
- Specific applications include deacidification, purification of acylglycerols, and removal of contaminants.
Conclusions:
- Ongoing improvements in process control and materials are enhancing the feasibility of Sc fluids and SPD.
- These technologies hold significant potential for sustainable and efficient lipid production.
- Further research can expand their use in various lipid-based industries.
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