TRANSESTERIFIED LIPID RECOVERY AND METHODS THEREOF

摘要

Methods for the direct extraction and transesterification of cellular lipids in biological material are described. The transesterified lipids produced during this process form a distinct phase from the rest of the reactants and products, and this phase can be easily separated to recover the lipid fractions without the need for further solvent extraction or distillation. The method produces transesterified lipids suitable for use as biodiesel and nutritional products, including polyunsaturated fatty acids such as omega-3 or -6 fatty acids. Additionally, the transesterified lipid products may be further processed to obtain other high purity lipids, without the need for further solvent extraction or distillation.