Fang Wen , Lidan Feng , Minghan Wang , Xiaoying Li , Xianteng Li , Tianai Hu , Binfang Bai , Yang Bi , Yumei Jiang
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Abstract
An optimized activated clay (ACL) bleaching process was developed for ‘Shenqiuhong’ sea buckthorn pulp oil (SPO). Among the four tested adsorbents, ACL showed the highest chlorophyll removal efficiency. Single-factor experiments and response surface methodology were applied to optimize key variables (dosage, temperature, and time). The optimal conditions (6.9 % ACL, 73 °C, 36 min) reduced chlorophyll by 84.6 %, while maintaining the fatty acid profile and improving visual quality. Levels of peroxide, moisture, phosphorus, and heavy metals were also significantly decreased. Although partial loss of phenolics and flavonoids occurred, the oil preserved considerable bioactivity. To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive optimization of ACL bleaching for SPO, demonstrating a scalable method to improve oil quality and stability, and providing a technical reference for its use in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics.
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LWT - Food Science and Technology is an international journal that publishes innovative papers in the fields of food chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, technology and nutrition. The work described should be innovative either in the approach or in the methods used. The significance of the results either for the science community or for the food industry must also be specified. Contributions written in English are welcomed in the form of review articles, short reviews, research papers, and research notes. Papers featuring animal trials and cell cultures are outside the scope of the journal and will not be considered for publication.