SUMMARY OF THE INTERVENTION

1. Innovative biomasses with promising lipid profiles

Biomass derived from biotechnologies producing oils and fats is attracting growing interest. It offers lipid profiles and physicochemical properties that are particularly attractive for the food, oleochemical, and specialty applications sectors.

However, these new matrices have morphological characteristics and high lipid content that differ significantly from conventional oilseeds, thus creating new challenges for downstream processing (DSP).

2. A key challenge: efficient extraction and quality preservation

The main challenge lies in efficiently extracting oils from these unconventional matrices while preserving their quality and functionality.
Adapting existing processes is therefore essential in order to integrate these new resources into current industrial chains without compromising performance or profitability.

3. Optimization of mechanical extraction processes

ITERG has conducted work aimed at optimizing and adapting conventional mechanical extraction processes in order to meet these new challenges. The results presented highlight operational solutions implemented at two critical stages:

• the preparation of the raw material

• pressing conditions

Adjustments to the product composition, moisture control, and pressing parameters proved decisive in overcoming technological barriers and achieving satisfactory extraction yields.

4.Towards sustainable industrial integration

This work provides a roadmap for integrating biotechnological raw materials into existing industrial infrastructure. It paves the way for more sustainable, innovative oil production that is adapted to new generations of biomass.

Contact:  d.pintori@iterg.com