Method for processing dandelion plant components
US11028236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08C1/075
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for processing dandelion plant components, particularly dandelion plant components of the Taraxacum kok-saghyz variety, in which, according to the method, rubber is obtained as a first valuable product, said method being characterised by the following steps: A) grinding and/or squeezing the dandelion plant components, preferably while adding water to form a pulp; and B) first separation of the pulp into at least one phase 80 which is high in inulin and low in rubber and at least one phase 90 which is high in rubber and low in inulin, the phase 90 which is high in rubber and low in inulin forming the first valuable product or the first valuable product being obtained from the phase which is high in rubber and low in inulin.
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