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US 6,183,806 B2Granted
Method of making citrus fruit peel extracts and flour
AssigneeJoseph E. Seagram & Sons, Inc.
InventorsVincent G. Ficca, Michael Grossman, Thomas Rohmann
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Abstract
A process for the recovery of valuable products from citrus peel includes comminuting the peel, belt filter pressing to remove contained liquid and solvent extraction to remove organic compounds. The dried, milled flour is useful as an ingredient in breads and other baked products, replacing part of the grain flour conventionally used.
Claims22
A process for the recovery of a flour substitute for human and animal consumption from citrus peel comprising the following steps:
- a) providing the peel in a comminuted form;
- b) belt pressing the comminuted peel to separate contained peel fluids, whereby a peel solid is obtained;
- c) solvent extracting the pressed peel solids;
- d) desolventizing the extracted peel whereby a dry peel is obtained;
- e) wherein said dry peel is milled to a consistency for use as a flour substitute;
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- f) providing a means to recover most of the solvent wherein said steps c and d are performed under enclosed conditions whereby solvent may be recovered.
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