2022 Harvesting Waxes

Introduction

The idea of Silting comes from the refinement process used by the cooking oil industry.  One of the first steps in refining cooking oil is water degumming.  By adding hot water or steam into the crude oil, gums are coagulated and then filtered out.  These gums are then used to create the lecithin by-product.  

From the RSO 2.0 procedure, it's best to save the gunky phospholipids and alcohol separately from the Winterization waxes. You may be able to collect all this for months until there is sufficient quantity to process  (caveat: Shelf life of these phospholipids has not yet been determined).  

Before proceding, the raw phospholipids will have to be rinsed of salt. Here's a proposed procedure:

1: Pour the jar of phospholipids through a paper napkin filter.

2: scrape the captured gunk into a jar.

3: Pour in warm distilled water then shake the jar for 10 seconds. 

4: Pour this jar through a paper napkin.

5: Repeat once to be clear of all salts.

Procedure suggested by ChatGPT:

Here is a procedure for refining phospholipids into liquid lecithin:

1: Preparation: Obtain raw phospholipids material and make sure it is free from impurities, such as proteins, free fatty acids, and other unwanted materials.

2: De-oiling: The raw material is subjected to a de-oiling process to remove oil and fat. This is usually done using a centrifuge or a press. The resulting solid material is then ground into a fine powder.

3: Solvent extraction: The powder is then subjected to a solvent extraction process using a suitable solvent, such as hexane, to remove the lipids. The solvent is then evaporated, leaving behind a crude lecithin product.

4: Alkali refining: The crude lecithin is then subjected to an alkali refining process using a weak base, such as sodium hydroxide. This helps to neutralize any residual acids and to remove any impurities, such as pigments and non-phospholipid materials.

5: Neutralization: The refined lecithin is then neutralized to a neutral pH using a suitable buffer solution.

6: Drying: The lecithin is then dried to reduce the moisture content to a suitable level for storage.

7: Re-suspension: The dried lecithin is then re-suspended in a suitable liquid, such as soybean oil or glycerol, to create a liquid lecithin product.

8: Packaging: The liquid lecithin is then packaged in suitable containers and stored in a cool, dry place until ready for use.

It's important to note that the specific process and the exact conditions used will depend on the source of the raw material and the desired end product. A professional in the field should be consulted for specific guidance and for ensuring that the process complies with relevant regulations and standards.

Science

 A more thorough investigation is in the works. But for now, this is on Mimi's plate of research projects for future publication.

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