Spray Drying of Soy oil
Soy oil is a widely used edible oil due to its high unsaturated fatty acid content, low saturated fatty acid content, and other nutritional benefits. Spray drying is a commonly used technique for producing soy oil powders for various applications, including food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products.
The spray drying process involves atomizing a solution of the soy oil in a solvent into a fine mist, which is then rapidly dried in a stream of hot air. The resulting dry powder consists of small, spherical particles with controlled size and shape.
The properties of the soy oil powders produced by spray drying can be tailored by adjusting the process parameters, such as the inlet temperature, feed rate, and drying time. The use of different solvents or drying aids can also affect the properties of the final powder.
Overall, spray drying is an effective method for producing soy oil powders with controlled properties, which can enhance the functionality and stability of the oil. The process allows for the production of a large quantity of uniform particles with excellent flowability and dispersion properties, which can improve the formulation and processing of various products.
Please find starting paramters and some Results in this Application Note.
