Extraction of Chia Seed Mucilage and Protein using a Combination of Ultrasonication and Microwave-assisted Hydrolysis

A new extraction method for chia seeds delivers higher yields of mucilage and a more functional, protein-rich chia seed flour, saving time and money in processing for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications.
Technology No. 2020-LICE-68853

Researchers at Purdue University have developed an improved extraction method for the separation of mucilage from chia seeds, yielding a protein-rich chia seed flour with improved bioactivity and functionality compared to conventional methods. Current methods for separation of mucilage, such as freeze-drying or oven-drying, are inefficient which can lead to wasted time and product. In comparison, the Purdue method has demonstrated higher mucilage extraction yield (7.65 ± 0.19%), compared to freeze-drying (4.21 ± 0.29%) and oven drying (3.65 ± 0.18%). This improved efficiency can save both time and money for companies processing chia seeds for nutritional, pharmaceutical or other applications.

Advantages:

-More efficient

-Higher yield

Potential Applications:

-Nutrition

-Pharmaceuticals

TRL: 5

Intellectual Property:

Provisional-Patent, 2019-12-12, United States | Utility Patent, 2020-12-11, United States | DIV-Patent, 2023-11-06, United States

Keywords: chia seed extraction, mucilage separation, protein-rich flour, improved bioactivity, functional food ingredient, extraction efficiency, food processing, nutritional application, pharmaceutical application, drying method comparison, Food and Nutrition, Food Processing, Food Products, food technology, Nutrition

  • expand_more mode_edit Authors (3)
    José Aguilar Toalá
    Andrea M Liceaga
    Uriel Urbizo-Reyes
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    Product brochure
    Extraction of Chia Seed Mucilage and Protein using a Combination of Ultrasonication and Microwave-assisted Hydrolysis.pdf
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