WEN Ning, LI Xiaopeng, TAO Ningping
In order to improve the utilization value of Chia (Salvia hispanica) seed cake, chia seed oil, polyphenols, and aroma water were extracted by supercritical CO2 extraction, flash extraction, and steam distillation, respectively, and their physicochemical properties were analyzed. The results showed that the yield of chia seed oil was 8.92% when extracted at 80 ℃ and 408 bar for 2 h. The chia seed oil obtained was pale yellow with light smell, and it had no crystal. Its density was 0.932 2 g/mL, and its refractive index, acid value, and saponification value were 1.479, 0.183 2[(KOH/(mg/g)], and 186.50 mg/g, respectively. Moreover, the chia seed oil had the highest contents of α-linolenic and linoleic acid, and unsaturated fatty acids accounted for 98.60%. Furthermore, a total of 24 volatile components were identified from the oil, and aromatic hydrocarbons and alkanes were the most abundant. There were 7.25 mg/g polyphenols extracted from the oil when extracted with 70% ethanol, the material to liquid ratio was 1∶25, used 50 V extraction voltage and extracted for 2 min. In addition, the chia seed aromatic water contained 28 kinds of volatile components, which were mainly diisobutyl phthalate and phenylacetaldehyde. In conclusion, chia seed oil, polyphenols, and aromatic water can be used in chemistry and cosmetic fields as well as others. This study provides new ideas for comprehensive utilization of Chia seeds.