Fractionation process
US6552208B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11B7/0025
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention refers to a process for fractionating a vegetable oil giving one or more solid fractions suitable for confectionary applications as well as a liquid fraction rich in unsaponifiable biologically active components. The liquid fractions of shea butter and rapeseed oil having a high content of phytosterols and tocoferols, respectively, are useful for cosmetical and pharmaceutical preparations.
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