Capabilities - Sample Preparation

Image showing the stages flax from seed to protein isolate

Sample Preparation

Expand all

Defatting

Instrument(s)PurposePhoto
Gred S. Carver PressTo remove fat prior to protein extraction via physical pressing
Carver Press
Solvent DefattingTo remove fat prior to protein extraction via hexane extraction
Solvent defatting to remove fat from soy flour

Milling

Instrument(s)PurposePhoto
Fritsch Pulverisette ball millTo reduce particle size to improve protein extraction with small sample quantities
Image showing a Fritsch Pulverisette ball mill
UDY cyclone sample millTo reduce particle size to improve protein extraction with larger sample quantities
Image showing an UDY cyclone sample mill

Freeze Drying

Instrument(s)PurposePhoto
Harvest Right tray freeze dryerTo remove moisture through sublimation
Image showing a Harvest Right tray freeze dryer
Labconco flask freeze dryersTo remove moisture through sublimation
Image showing a Labconco flask freeze dryer

Evaporation

Instrument(s)PurposePhoto
BUCHI R124 RotoVapor with condenserTo concentrate a sample prior to further assays
Image of a BUCHI RotoVapor with condenser