Extraction of carotene from crude hybrid palm oil using polymeric resin

This work aimed to study the viability of extract carotenoids from hybrid palm oil by adsorption onto polymeric resin Diaion HP-20. Batch studies were evaluated considering the influence of initial oil solution, contact time, temperature and resin regeneration (accomplished by desorbing carotenoids with hexane). The resin regeneration process recovers approximately 95% of its initial capacity, indicating the possibility of its reuse. Extensive...