• KSBB Journal
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.68-72
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• 2002

Supercritical Carbon Dioxide was evaluated and optimized for the enrichment and fractionation of the essential oil and the bitter principles of hops, both of which contribute to the flavor of beer, Selected conditions of extraction(pressure, temperature and co-solvent) influenced the composition, the olfactory results and the colour of the extract. Optimal extraction conditions were 30 min, 1800 psia and $ >45^{\circ}C $ with co-solvent. Under these conditions, yield was 65% from brewer's yeast. The bittering substances from brewer's yeasts almost were removed.