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US 6,440,479 B1Granted
Processing of flaxseed
AssigneesHK Ruokatalo OYJ, Elixi Oil Oy
InventorOlavi Myllymäki
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Abstract
Flaxseed husk is removed from flaxseed core by abrasion. The outer husk portion firstly removed by abrasion is separated as a mucilage fraction and a subsequently removed inner portion is separated as a fiber fraction. The fiber fraction is particularly rich in lignans.
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A method for removing flaxseed husk from flaxseed core by abrasion, wherein a firstly removed outer portion of the husk is separated as a mucilage fraction and then a secondly removed inner portion is separated as a fibre fraction.
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