Almond oil: A comprehensive review of chemical composition
Almond oil, a rich source of macronutrients and micronutrients, is extracted for food flavorings and the cosmetics industry. In recent years, the need for high-quality and high-quantity production of
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Influence of Pressure Extraction Systems on the Performance,
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Influence of Pressure Extraction Systems on the Performance,
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In recent years, the need for high-quality and high-quantity production of almond oil for human consumption has been increased. The present review examines the chemical
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- Does extraction process change the quality of almond oil?
- The performance of both methods, as well as the quality and composition characteristics of the almond oils obtained, both from the physical-chemical and organoleptic point of view, have been analyzed to determine the possible changes that occurred in the oil due to the extraction system.
- How is almond oil obtained?
- Almond oil is obtained in a similar processes for obtaining other nut oils. Recently, the uses of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction has improved the quality and chemical composition of the almond oil (Roncero et al., 2016).
- How to produce high quality almond oil without refining?
- 4. Conclusions Both pressure extraction systems (hydraulic and screw) are a good technology to obtain high quality almond oils, with a low content of free fatty acids and peroxides, leading to the production of a virgin oil that can be consumed directly, without refining.
- What is almond oil?
- Almond oil is obtained from almond (Prunus amygdalus) nuts, belongs to subgenus Amygdalus of the genus Prunus. It is commonly used in the cosmetics industry and as food products. Almond oil is obtained in a similar processes for obtaining other nut oils.
- Why is almond oil important?
- Almond oil, a rich source of macronutrients and micronutrients, is extracted for food flavorings and the cosmetics industry. In recent years, the need for high-quality and high-quantity production of almond oil for human consumption has been increased. The present review examines the chemical compos …
- Does supercritical carbon dioxide extraction improve the quality of almond oil?
- Recently, the uses of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction has improved the quality and chemical composition of the almond oil (Roncero et al., 2016). The oil is rich in oleic acid, tocopherols and important phenolic compounds (Zahedi, Abdelrahman, Hosseini, Yousefi, & Tran, 2020).
