METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SEA BUCKTHORN OIL Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: food industry, medicine, cosmetics. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to methods of production of sea buckthorn oil. Method is realized by three-fold extraction of sea buckthorn raw with vegetable oil followed by separation of liquid fraction by pressing. For extraction upper layer of sea buckthorn fruit pulp is used. Layer is prepared by milling and separation of pulp followed by drying to humidity value 14.0 ± 0.5% at 55-60 C and this layer is a mixture containing 50-55% of lipids. Oil is extracted at 55-60 C in the ratio oil : pulp = 2:1. Invention ensures to intensify extraction process. EFFECT: improved method of production, increased yield of oil and extraction of carotinoids, decreased acid number of oil. 1 tbl