Water-soluble extract from olives
US6936287B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/105
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides olive-derived vegetation water substantially free of monophenolic compounds (e.g., tyrosol and its derivatives) from olive pits. According to one aspect of the invention, the pits or seeds are removed from the olives prior to pressing. The pitless pulp or meat is then pressed to obtain a liquid-phase mixture including olive oil, vegetation water, and solid by-products. The vegetation water is separated from the rest of the liquid-phase mixture and collected. The vegetation water is useful as a source of oleuropein.
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