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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Thermal Degradation Kinetics of Carotenoids in Palm Oil

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Author(s):
Sampaio, Klicia A. [1] ; Ayala, Jose V. [2] ; Silva, Simone M. [1] ; Ceriani, Roberta [3] ; Verhe, Roland [4] ; Meirelles, Antonio J. A. [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Dept Food Engn, BR-13083862 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Desmet Ballestra R&D Ctr, B-1935 Zaventem - Belgium
[3] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Fac Chem Engn, BR-13083852 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[4] Ghent Univ UGENT, Fac Biosci Engn, B-9000 Ghent - Belgium
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY; v. 90, n. 2, p. 191-198, FEB 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 19
Abstract

In the present work, a detailed study is performed for carotene thermal degradation in palm oil at four temperatures ranging from 170 to 230 degrees C. The heating process was carried out with injection of nitrogen, and the samples were collected every 20 min during a total heating period of 140 min. HPLC analysis was conducted to monitor the carotenoids and tocols variations over the heating time at each temperature. The experimental data were then compared to literature data concerning carotenoids thermal degradation. The thermal degradation kinetics of carotenoids in palm oil followed an order superior to 1. The dependence of constant rates with temperature obeyed the Arrhenius relationship. The activation energy for the carotenoids thermal degradation in palm oil was found to be 109.4 kJ/mol. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/16634-0 - Separation processes by stripping in the fat and oil industry
Grantee:Roberta Ceriani
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 09/54137-1 - Acquisition of a particle size/distribution analyzer, a zeta potential measurement system, a spray dryer, and an ultra-high-pressure liquid chromatograph/mass spectrometer
Grantee:Miriam Dupas Hubinger
Support Opportunities: Multi-user Equipment Program
FAPESP's process: 08/56258-8 - Phase equilibrium and purification processes in the production of biofuels and biocompounds
Grantee:Antonio José de Almeida Meirelles
Support Opportunities: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Thematic Grants