CONTINUOUS CRYSTALLIZATION SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED NUCLEATION FOR MILK FAT FRACTIONATION

摘要

An apparatus and method (10) of fractionating mixed triglycerides, more particularly anhydrous milk fat, are disclosed. The apparatus and method provide for the separation of the steps of nucleation and crystal growth. Precise control of energy input (27) for nucleation and crystal growth in a static environment at higher temperatures than the nucleation temperature result in the production of a solid fraction characterized by higher yields and a uniform maximum melting temperatures (MMT).