Abstract:
A method and a device for pressing, wherein an extraction agent is fed into the pressing chamber in addition to the mechanical pressing process. The extraction agent serves to extract oil from the press cake and simultaneously to cool the press cake and the pressed oil, so that a high product quality of press cake and oil and simultaneously a good oil yield can be realized.
Abstract:
Herb oil pressing devices and methods are provided. The devices include a pair of closable opposed jaws that can apply pressure to a herb placed between the jaws; a motor connected to the jaws for controlling the closing of the jaws, and, when closed, controlling the pressure produced between the jaws; a heater connected to the jaws for heating the jaws and herb; a housing in which the jaws, the motor, and the heater are housed; and a user interface connected to the jaws and the heater, the user interface for inputting a selection of temperature, pressure, and amount of time the temperature and pressure is applied to a herb positioned between the jaws to extract oil therefrom. Related computer-implemented methods of pressing a herb are also provided.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for recovering lipids from microbial biomass, and for producing lipids. In the method, an aqueous suspension includes fermentation broth containing oleaginous yeast biomass which is subjected to hydrothermal treatment and lipids are recovered from the biomass by solvent extraction.
Abstract:
A method and system for extracting fluids from plant parts is provided. Plant parts are placed into a filter bag that is placed within a fluid impermeable holder, which is generally a non-stick holder such as wax paper or parchment. The fluid impermeable holder is placed into a press that is operable at an elevated temperature. The press applies pressure at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time to the fluid impermeable holder and filter bag to compress the plant parts and squeeze or extrude the fluid from the plant parts. After a predetermined time, the press is opened and the fluid impermeable holder is removed. The filter bag, with residual plant parts, is removed from the fluid impermeable holder. The fluid impermeable holder is manipulated to collect the fluids, which manipulation may include freezing the fluids and peeling the fluids from the inner surface of the bag.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of whole soft avocados to obtain an avocado oil rich in unsaponifiable, said unsaponifiable containing aliphatic acetogenins and/or their derivatives. Advantageously, the oil has an acid value less than or equal to 3 mgKOH/g. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining an avocado oil rich in unsaponifiable from whole soft avocados. said unsaponifiable containing aliphatic acetogenins and/or their derivatives. The invention also relates to an avocado oil rich in unsaponifiable obtainable by this process. The invention also relates to the use of the avocado oil to prepare a concentrate of avocado oil enriched in unsaponifiable or an avocado unsaponifiable rich in aliphatic furans. Finally, the invention relates to an avocado unsaponifiable rich in aliphatic furans or a concentrate of avocado oil enriched in unsaponifiable, obtainable from said avocado oil, for its use as a drug, advantageously in the prevention and/or the treatment of connective tissue disorders such as arthrosis, articular pathologies such as rhumatisms, or parodontal disorders, such as gingivitis or parodontitis.
Abstract:
The invention relates to systems and methods for reducing algal biomass in eutrophic water, wherein organism that feed on algae are introduced into the eutrophic water and cultured in the eutrophic water, until the algal biomass is reduced or the organisms have reach desirable size. The body of eutrophic water can be restocked with juveniles after harvesting. The organisms can be fishes and/or shellfishes. The methods further comprising producing biofuel, specialty chemicals, nutraceuticals, food, and/or fish meal from the harvested fish.