Optimization of oil extraction from olive pomace using response surface methodology
A statistical methodology, combining Plackett–Burman design with Box–Behnken design, was applied to optimize the oil extraction process from olive pomace using hexane as solvent. Plackett–Burman design was used in the first step to evaluate the effects of five independent variables on the oil extraction yield. Temperature of extraction, time of contact, solvent-to-solids ratio and moisture content of the olive pomace were identified as significant independent variables and were further optimized by using response surface methodology based on Box–Behnken design. The optimized conditions to maximize the yield were as follows: extraction temperature at 33 ℃, contact time at 10 min, solvent-to-solids ratio at 3.5 mL/g and moisture content at 13%. The experimental value of the yield (5.98%) at these optimum conditions was found in perfect agreement with the value predicted by model (5.80%).
Optimization of Coconut ( Cocos nucifera ) Milk Extraction Using Response Surface Methodology
Coconut milk provides health benefits due to its medium chain fatty acids and is widely utilized in the food industry. However, there seems to be inadequate information on the optimal extraction conditions for coconut milk. In this study, a response surface methodology (RSM) based on central composite design (CCD) was employed to optimize the extraction time (X1), extraction temperature (X2) and particle size of coconut meat (X3) for coconut milk extraction. Yield, pH, viscosity and total solid content of coconut milk were evaluated as responses. Regression models were generated and adequacy tested with lack of fit test and coefficient of determination (R2). The results showed that extraction time; extraction temperature and particle size of coconut meat had significant (p˂ 0.05) effects on responses. The R2 for yield, pH, viscosity, and total solid content of coconut milk were 0.9976, 0.7352, 0.6748 and 0.9787 respectively. Optimum extraction time, temperature and particle size of coconut meat with the highest desirability index of 0.797 was 15 min, 40°C and ≤ 1617 µm respectively, while optimum yield, pH, viscosity, and total solid content of coconut milk were estimated at 61.129%, 6.6, 2.85 cp and 16.01% respectively. The experimental results obtained validate the predicted model within the acceptable range of the responses. The results also suggest that the obtained model is acceptable for the maximum milk yield and improved quality consistency.
Separation of tocopherols from deodorizer condensates by countercurrent extraction with carbon dioxide
Abstract The possibility of enriching tocopherols from deodorizer condensates in a countercurrent separation process with supercritical carbon dioxide as solvent has been investigated. In order to obtain separation factors, phase equilibria were measured. Favorable conditions for separation were determined by conducting batch extraction experiments. Separation under steady state conditions was investigated through countercurrent operation of the separation column. Both sets of separation experiments provided information on the distribution of components of low concentration, which is difficult to obtain from equilibrium measurements only. Experiments on phase equilibria and separation behavior were carried out with mixtures of varying fatty acids and tocopherol content to generate information over different concentration ranges.