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Auxiliary degumming and thermal washing: NestleRecent Research Landscape

Thermal processing of triacylglyceride oils generates carcinogenic MCPD esters that lead to batch rejection. These innovations utilize specific washing and degumming chemistries to remove precursors before refining.

What technical problems is Nestle addressing in Auxiliary degumming and thermal washing?

Harmful mcpd ester contamination

(5)evidences

Thermal processing of vegetable oils leads to the generation of toxic MCPD esters and oxidative instability. Eliminating these precursors ensures food safety compliance and extends product shelf life.

Inaccurate triglyceride positional distribution

(1)evidences

Natural lipid sources exhibit inconsistent molecular structures and impurity profiles. Standardizing these chemical signatures ensures predictable performance in downstream industrial or nutritional applications.