argan oil mechanical extraction method in germany

   
argan oil mechanical extraction method in germany
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • argan oil mechanical extraction method in germany
How is Argan kernel oil extracted?

Several studies on argan kernel oil have shown the effects of different extraction methods such as traditional extraction, mechanical press, solvent and supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) on oil yield [ ]. The most commonly used method is the cold press extraction.

How to extract argan oil?

In our study, we extracted argan oils using cold press, Soxhlet, supercritical fluid and enzyme assisted extraction methods, for the latter three enzyme treatments were used, pectinase, cellulase and a mix of carbohydrases enzymes. The effect of the extraction method on the yield and quality parameters was investigated.

Where is argan oil produced?

Currently, argan oil is mainly produced by women's cooperatives in Morocco using a semi-industrial mechanical extraction process. This allows the production of high-quality argan oil. Depending on the method used to prepare argan kernels, two types of argan oil can be obtained: food or cosmetic grade.

Which enzyme extract is best for argan oil extraction?

The comparison of the obtained argan oils yields and quality parameters showed that the enzyme extraction with the carbohydrases enzyme mixture ensured the highest yield especially by the Viscozyme? enzyme, 16.6% and 9.3% higher than the cold press extraction and the Soxhlet extraction, respectively.