Simultaneous extraction of oil and bioactive compounds from pecan nut using pressurized solvents

This study investigated the extraction of pecan nut oil using pressurized carbon dioxide (P−CO2) and pressurized liquefied petroleum gas (P-LPG) at different temperature and pressure conditions. The effect of the variables pressure and temperature on the extraction yield, antioxidant activity, fatty acids, and bioactive compounds (squalene and β-sitosterol) were evaluated. The highest yields were observed at 250 bar / 20 °C and 10 bar / 20 °C...