Optimizing fat extraction methods to minimize lipid oxidation
Explore the impact of various fat extraction methods on peroxide values to enhance lipid stability. This research identifies optimal techniques to reduce oxidation, ensuring quality in food and industrial applications.
Overview
This research focuses on understanding how different fat extraction methods influence peroxide values, which are indicators of lipid oxidation. By examining the effects of solvent polarity, extraction temperature, and processing conditions, the study aims to identify techniques that minimize lipid oxidation, thus preserving the integrity and quality of fats. This is crucial for maintaining stability and quality in food and industrial applications.
Technical specifications
The study will evaluate multiple extraction techniques, including Soxhlet, Folch, and Bligh & Dyer methods, and assess their impact on peroxide values using the AOCS Official Method Cd 8b-90. The experimentation involves subjecting oil samples to various extraction methods, performing each in triplicate for reproducibility. Peroxide value analysis will follow standardized procedures with strict controls to minimize oxidation during handling. Statistical analysis will determine significant differences in peroxide values among the methods.
Technology readiness level
Currently, the research is at TRL 2, focusing on developing a deeper understanding of fat extraction impacts on peroxide values through experimental validation. The findings will guide the optimization of extraction methods for better lipid quality control.
About Lambton College
Lambton College is a career‑focused public college in Sarnia, Ontario, recognized for hands‑on, industry‑aligned applied research. Companies engage through three NSERC‑funded Technology Access Centres—the Lambton Manufacturing Innovation Centre, the Bio‑Industrial Process Research Centre, and the Digital Technology Lab—which provide contract R&D, prototyping, testing, and process optimization. Facilities include a BSL‑2 lab, a Natural Health Products lab, and the Canadian Extrusion Research Laboratory, with teams based on campus and at the adjacent Western Sarnia‑Lambton Research Park, enabling rapid validation and scale‑up alongside a major regional energy and chemical manufacturing cluster. Applied research is supported by funding from NSERC, Mitacs, the Ontario Centre of Innovation, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Ontario Research Fund, and FedDev Ontario programs. A dedicated commercialization function offers IP strategy and licensing support, augmented by resources from Intellectual Property Ontario.
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