Researchers found a cleaner way to extract baobab oil using supercritical CO2 instead of harsh chemicals—the result is pure oil with no solvent residue. The extraction yield was lower than traditional pressing (9.3% vs 37%), but the oil kept the same beneficial fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, palmitic) that make baobab valuable for skin. This method prioritizes purity and sustainability over maximum output.

Scientists optimized a CO2-based extraction process (no added solvents) and tested it against conventional pressing methods. They measured fatty acid profiles, purity levels, and extraction efficiency to see how the method compared.

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