High pressure extraction techniques for the recovery of carotenoid-rich extracts from pressed palm fiber: A case of study

Fiorella P. Cárdenas-Toro, G. Keiko Nakama-Hokamura, Janclei P. Coutinho, Helena Texeira Godoy, M. Angela Meireles

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Abstract

In this work, a comparison of two high extraction techniques: pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) and supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) for the recovery of carotenoid-rich extracts from pressed palm fiber (PPF) was carried out in terms of yield and carotenoid profile to evaluate their industrial applicability. The PLE experiment was performedat 35°C, 4 MPa, 2.4 g/min and S/F ratio of1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 with ethanol as extraction solvent. The SFE was performed at 45°C, 15 MPa, 3.4 g/min and S/F ratio of 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 30 and 40 with carbon dioxide as supercritical solvent. The results indicated that the extraction yield and the carotenoid recovery obtained at S/F of 20 for PLE was of 42.6 ± 0.2 mg extract/g PPF d.b., and 48 ± 3 μg α-carotene/g PPF d.b. and 117± 4 μg β-carotene/g PPF d.b. (1136 ± 54μg α-carotene/g extract and 2740 ± 110 μg β-carotene/g extract). For SFE, the extraction yield and the carotenoid recovery obtained at S/F of 20 was of 58 ± 3 mg extract/g PPF d.b., and 26± 11 μg α-carotene/g PPFd.b. and 66 ± 22 μg β-carotene/g PPF d.b. (461 ± 211 μg α-carotene/g extractand 1144± 439 μg β-carotene/g extract).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology
Subtitle of host publication"Education, Research and Leadership in Post-Pandemic Engineering: Resilient Inclusive and Sustainable Actions", LACCEI 2022
EditorsMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Andrea Pena, Jose Angel Sanchez Viloria
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520705
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022 - Boca Raton, United States
Duration: 18 Jul 202222 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Volume2022-July
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoca Raton
Period18/07/2222/07/22

Keywords

  • Carotenoid
  • pressed palm fiber
  • pressurized liquid extraction
  • supercritical fluid extraction

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