Industrial Oil and Fat Processing with Lipase
For oleochemical, biodiesel, edible-oil and fine-chemical plants, and the distributors who supply them: fat splitting, enzymatic biodiesel and ester steps under mild conditions.
Fat splitting, enzymatic biodiesel and ester steps in oleochemical and fine-chemical plants can all run on one enzyme class: lipase breaks down oils and fats, and in a low-water (non-aqueous) phase it also drives ester synthesis and transesterification. Compared with the chemical route to biodiesel, the lipase route runs under mild conditions, needs less alcohol, separates its by-products more simply, produces less wastewater and asks less of the equipment. The product is also easy to collect at the end of the step.
The point many trials miss: lipase acts only at the interface between oil or fat and water, on triglycerides that carry long-chain fatty acids. On a water-soluble or evenly dispersed substrate it acts very slowly or not at all. A common mistake is to raise the dose when the real problem is poor contact between the oil and water phases.
This lipase (Candida rugosa, Rhizopus oryzae) has an activity of 100,000–200,000 U/g and works best at pH 6.0–8.0 and 30°C–45°C. It ships as an off-white to light brown powder in 25 kg fiber drums; MOQ 25 kg, price quoted per order. For a quote, send the product, the quantity and the destination country, plus your feedstock and the result you need.
Fat Splitting and Oleochemical Hydrolysis
Lipase catalyses the hydrolysis of oils and fats, the fat-splitting step of oleochemical plants. Because the enzyme works only at the oil–water interface, feed preparation and agitation set the pace of the reaction. Run the step inside this grade's working window of pH 6.0–8.0 and 30°C–45°C.
Enzymatic Biodiesel
This grade can be trialled for industrial biodiesel production. Against the chemical route, the enzymatic route offers mild conditions, less alcohol, a simpler by-product separation, less wastewater and lower equipment demands. Plants weighing a switch compare those savings with enzyme cost and reaction time in a trial on their own oil.
Ester Synthesis and Transesterification
In a non-aqueous phase the same enzyme class drives ester synthesis and transesterification as well as hydrolysis. Agree solvent and water content with your process team before the trial.
Degumming and Dairy Fat Lines
Edible-oil refiners trial enzymes in the degumming of soybean, rapeseed and sunflower oil, and dairy processors use controlled fat splitting in butter, cream and specialty fats. Confirm the fit on your own crude oil or fat in a plant trial before ordering.
Plant Trial: What to Measure
Run every candidate grade on the same oil batch and measure free fatty acids, conversion, by-products, colour, odour and filtration before and after the enzyme step. Judge the result per tonne of finished oil, not per kilogram of enzyme.
For Distributors and Resellers
When you compare lipase offers, expect one grade to be described for several uses at once, such as leather degreasing, paper, detergent, biodiesel and oil hydrolysis. Before you resell into one of those uses, ask which use the grade was actually tested for, and send us the product, quantity and destination for a quote.
| Parameter | Value |
| Activity range | 100,000 – 200,000 U/g |
| Optimal pH | 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Optimal temperature | 30°C – 45°C |
| Appearance | Off-white to light brown powder |
| Shelf life | 18 months (sealed, cool, dry) |
| Packaging / MOQ | 25 kg fiber drums / 25 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a lipase trial sometimes show little conversion?
Lipase acts only at the oil or fat–water interface, on triglycerides with long-chain fatty acids. On water-soluble or evenly dispersed substrates it acts very slowly or not at all. Check phase contact and mixing before you raise the dose.
Why do biodiesel producers look at an enzymatic route?
Compared with the chemical route, it runs under mild conditions, uses less alcohol, has a simpler by-product separation, produces less wastewater, puts lower demands on equipment and makes the product easy to collect.
Can the same lipase be used for hydrolysis and for ester synthesis?
A fungal lipase catalyses the hydrolysis of oils and fats and, in a non-aqueous phase, also ester synthesis and transesterification. Which reaction dominates depends on how much water the system holds.
How is the dose set?
We do not publish one dose figure. Dose depends on feedstock, water content, reaction time and target conversion, so it is set in a plant trial on your own oil or fat.
What supply and packaging options are available for procurement teams?
The commercial format is 25 kg fiber drums, with a minimum order quantity of 25 kg. This suits industrial buyers needing consistent plant-scale supply. The powder is off-white to light brown, with an 18-month shelf life when sealed and stored cool and dry. Certificates such as ISO 9001, HALAL, KOSHER, and Food Grade can be provided based on end-use requirements.
What should a distributor or reseller send for a quote?
Send the product, the quantity in kg, the destination country and the end use (fat splitting, biodiesel, ester synthesis, degumming or other) to hello@mail.ensuum.com. Lipase is supplied in 25 kg fiber drums from the 25 kg MOQ; price and lead time are quoted per order.
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