Enzyme-assisted aqueous extraction combined with experimental designs allow the obtaining of a high-quality and yield pecan nut oil

Enzyme-assisted aqueous extraction (EAE) is an alternative and sustainable process for obtaining edible oil that avoids unfavorable changes in compounds sensitive to high temperatures and extreme pH. In this study, pecan nut oil was obtained by EAE and mechanical pressing (MP), and its physicochemical properties and chemical composition were compared. The extraction conditions were selected applying the enzymes Alcalase® and/or Celluclast® used...