INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR OBTAINING TECHNICAL AND EDIBLE OILS FROM AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Keywords:
vegetable oils, innovative extraction technologies, edible oils, technical oils, sustainable processing.Abstract
The increasing global demand for vegetable oils has intensified the need for efficient, sustainable, and high-quality technologies for obtaining both technical and edible oils from agricultural products. Conventional extraction methods, such as mechanical pressing and solvent extraction, remain widely used but are associated with environmental concerns, high energy consumption, and partial degradation of valuable bioactive compounds. This scientific-analytical article reviews and discusses innovative oil extraction technologies, including enzyme-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, and pulsed electric field treatment. The advantages and limitations of these methods are analyzed in terms of oil yield, product quality, environmental impact, and industrial applicability. Particular attention is given to the utilization of agricultural by-products and non-traditional feedstocks for technical oil production within the framework of circular economy principles. The analysis demonstrates that innovative extraction technologies significantly enhance resource efficiency, reduce ecological footprint, and improve the nutritional and functional properties of oils. However, challenges related to economic feasibility, scalability, and technological integration remain critical. The findings of this study highlight the importance of continued research, process optimization, and digitalization to support the sustainable development of the edible and technical oil production industries.
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