A sustainable approach to extract…al CO2 optimization.

Researchers used a clean extraction method (supercritical CO2) to get baobab oil without toxic solvents. The oil yield was lower than traditional pressing (9.3% vs 37%), but the extracted oil had a solid fatty acid profile—37% oleic acid, 29% linoleic acid, and 30% palmitic acid—comparable to warm-pressed versions and with zero solvent residue.