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Title:

Isolation & Enrichment of Tocopherols (70%) and Phytosterols (95%) from Soybean & Sunflower Oil DOD
Value Proposition:
  • Utilizes low-cost by-products (DOD).
  • Integrates efficient distillation for tocopherol enrichment.
  • Novel application of short-path distillation in enrichment.
Summary Application:

Process for isolating and enriching tocopherols and phytosterols from deodorizer distillates (DOD) of soybean/sunflower oil using esterification, transesterification, separation, and short-path distillation.
Advantages:
  • Tocopherols as natural antioxidants and vitamin E supplements.
  • Phytosterols in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals for cholesterol management.
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology[CSIR-IICT]
:  director[at]iict[dot]res[dot]in
:91-40-27193030
:https://www.iict.res.in
Industrial Applications: Food Flavouring [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Nutraceuticals [Drugs and Pharmaceuticals] Nutrition [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]