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ROHM AND HAAS AMBERLITE (TM) FPX TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES THE PURITY AND YIELD OF PLANT EXTRACTS
12 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co
| Within the current technology, plant extracts have a very limited purity. AMBERLITE (TM) FPX technology is particularly suited for the recovery of valuable substances such as polyphenols from plant primary and secondary process streams. |
Polyphenols are derived from a variety of plants such as green tea but also from fruits such as pomegranate, blueberries or cranberries or from wine must. Extraction of polyphenols is difficult due to the low concentration and complicated mixture of materials in the extract. Rohm and Haas technology targets compounds such as polyphenols for adsorption selectively These compounds are recovered from the adsorbent to produce a higher purity and greater yield. The product obtained is thus both concentrated and purified. One example, while the level the purity of polyphenol from pomegranate was 3 % in the feed, after selective adsorption on AMBERLITE (TM) FPX resins the purity of the extract achieved 52%. AMBERLITE (TM) FPX resins unique pore structures allow optimum loading and recovery, allowing our proven processing technology to be characterized with low operating costs.
Food grade solvents are used to recover the purified polyphenols and these solvents can be recycled. Sugar and other substances are eliminated. AMBERLITE (TM) FPX technology can also be used for the recovery or removal of specific compounds and thus for the decolorization and deodorization of products.
AMBERLITE (TM) FPX resins are FDA compliant for food use. Scalable engineering and processes are available. Rohm and Haas offers a broad range of polymers to suit your needs, and our knowledgeable technical support will help you choose the right resin.
With Rohm and Haas you can depend on over 70 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of functional polymers, reliable supply with global large scale, production capabilities and a long history of involvement in the nutrition market . A wealth of experience and processing expertise and in depth research allows Rohm and Haas to offer its customers innovative and creative solutions.
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About: Rohm & Haas Co
Rohm & Haas Co is a worldwide producer of speciality materials, with more than 100 plants and research facilities in 27 countries and company sales of approximately US$7 billion in 2004. The company's Adhesives and Sealants business, with annual sales of US$632 million, is a supplier of formulated adhesives, coatings and polymers for adhesives and sealants. It serves the packaging, converting, transportation, structural, construction and pressure-sensitive adhesives industries. |
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