AB Enzymes is pleased to introduce a new addition to their line of enzymes for the processing of vegetable oils.

ROHALASE® OS now makes it possible to extract oil from seeds such as canola, sunflower and soy with reduced need for chemicals, while delivering a higher yield.

Joerg Koehler, Business Unit Manager, Food and Specialties at AB Enzymes, added, “We are proud to offer the vegetable oil industry this new method for extraction, enabling higher yields and reducing energy consumption. This leads to cost savings.”

ROHALASE® OS can be applied at room temperature and simply be sprayed on to the seeds. The formulation of ROHALASE® OS is tailored for use “as such”, so no dilution or formulation steps need to be taken.

Heat stable up to 80-85° C the use of ROHALASE® OS results in higher yields, reduced amount of oil in press cake, lower temperature at the press head and reduced energy costs. Also, using this method, oil degumming with ROHALASE® MPL becomes more effective due to higher removal of phospholipids.

Aryan Moelker, CEO of AB Enzymes said; ‘this new product is an excellent addition to our product line and fits well with our strategic focus on BioFuels. In addition to oil based fuels, our technology is ideally suited for biomass to ethanol conversion. As in other industries, we will be working with strong partners to develop opportunities in this exciting field.’

AB Enzymes focuses on enzymes for food and non-food applications. AB Enzymes is one of the oldest enzymes company in the world and has established strong market positions in baking, beverage, feed and textile enzymes and operates worldwide. AB Enzymes is part of the ABF Ingredients division of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

“Rohalase” is a registered trade mark of Roal Oy. AB Enzymes is Roal Oy’s sole distributor for the ROHALASE MPL product.