Low-pressure solvent extraction of oil from macauba : caracterizacao de oleo e farelo desengord urado

This study aimed to extract the oil from macauba pulp using a low-pressure solvent extraction, as well as characterisation of the extracts and defatted meal obtained using different solvents (n-hexane, ethyl acetate and isopropanol). Results reported higher yields in oil, 27.43%, using isopropanol (...

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Published in:Ciência rural 2016-04, Vol.46 (4), p.725
Main Authors: Trentini, Caroline Po, Oliveira, Dalany Menezes, Zanette, Cristina Maria, da Silva, Camila
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This study aimed to extract the oil from macauba pulp using a low-pressure solvent extraction, as well as characterisation of the extracts and defatted meal obtained using different solvents (n-hexane, ethyl acetate and isopropanol). Results reported higher yields in oil, 27.43%, using isopropanol (P0.05) on the composition; however, in the quantification of free glycerol compounds, isopropanol showed higher levels, 104.15 mg 100[g.sup.-1], of these compounds (P
ISSN:0103-8478
DOI:10.1590/0103-84b8cr20150725